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Birdie King
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Birdie King is an action arcade game released by Taito Corporation in 1982. Players take the role of a golfer attempting to hit a ball at a bird target moving across the screen. The game supports two players, allowing head-to-head competition. Using a directional control and button input, players must time their swings to connect with the ball and knock down the bird. The challenge increases as the bird moves faster and the timing windows become tighter. The game is structured across multiple rounds, with each stage ramping up the difficulty. Birdie King is an early example of Taito's straightforward sports-themed arcade titles from the early 1980s, offering quick, pick-up-and-play action suited to the arcade environment.
- Developer
- Taito Corporation
- Released
- 1982
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.7K)
- Last updated
Birdie King Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Birdie King on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Birdie King Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Birdie King on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Birdie King" Arcade longplay 1982
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birdie King released?
Birdie King was released in 1982 for the Arcade.
Who developed Birdie King?
Birdie King was developed by Taito Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Birdie King support?
Birdie King supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Birdie King?
Birdie King is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Birdie King for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Birdie King runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Birdie King in the browser?
No. Birdie King streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Birdie King?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Birdie King work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Birdie King this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Birdie King. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
