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Birdie King 2
小鸟国王2
Birdie King 2 is an action arcade game released by Taito Corporation in 1983. Players control a character swinging a golf club to hit birds flying across the screen, combining timing and aim to rack up points. The game supports two-player simultaneous play, allowing head-to-head competition at the same cabinet. Players must judge the trajectory of incoming birds and swing at the right moment to make contact. The sequel builds on the original Birdie King formula with updated stages and increased challenge as birds move faster and in more varied patterns. Controls are typically a single joystick or button-based swing mechanic. The game progresses through successive rounds that ramp up in difficulty, demanding quicker reflexes as play continues.
- Developer
- Taito Corporation
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (2.7K)
- Last updated
Birdie King 2 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Birdie King 2 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 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Birdie King 2 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 2" Arcade longplay 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birdie King 2 released?
Birdie King 2 was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed Birdie King 2?
Birdie King 2 was developed by Taito Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Birdie King 2 support?
Birdie King 2 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Birdie King 2?
Birdie King 2 is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Birdie King 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Birdie King 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Birdie King 2 in the browser?
No. Birdie King 2 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 2?
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 2 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 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Birdie King 2. 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.
