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Clay Shoot
Clay Shoot is an action arcade game released by Allied Leisure in 1979. Players simulate clay pigeon shooting, using a gun controller to aim and fire at clay targets launched across the screen. The game supports two players, allowing head-to-head or alternating competitive play. Targets move at varying angles and speeds, requiring players to track and lead their shots accurately. Scoring is based on how many clay pigeons are successfully hit within a given session. The cabinet typically featured a mounted gun peripheral to replicate the feel of actual trap shooting. As rounds progress, the difficulty increases with faster and more challenging target trajectories, testing the player's reaction time and aim.
- Developer
- Allied Leisure
- Released
- 1979
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Clay Shoot Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Clay Shoot 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.
Clay Shoot Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Clay Shoot 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
"Clay Shoot" Arcade longplay 1979
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clay Shoot released?
Clay Shoot was released in 1979 for the Arcade.
Who developed Clay Shoot?
Clay Shoot was developed by Allied Leisure, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Clay Shoot support?
Clay Shoot supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Clay Shoot?
Clay Shoot is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Clay Shoot for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Clay Shoot runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Clay Shoot in the browser?
No. Clay Shoot streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Clay Shoot?
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 Clay Shoot 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 Clay Shoot this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Clay Shoot. 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.
