Screenshots1 / 2
Kick Boy
踢小子
Kick Boy is an action arcade game developed by Nichibutsu in 1983. The player controls a character who must kick enemies and obstacles while navigating through various levels. The game features simple controls centered on the kick mechanic as the primary means of offense and defense. Players progress through sequential stages, each presenting different arrangements of enemies and hazards to overcome. The action-oriented gameplay emphasizes quick reflexes and precise timing as the character moves across the screen eliminating threats. Level progression increases in difficulty with new enemy types and more complex layouts.
- Developer
- Nichibutsu
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.4K)
- Last updated
Kick Boy Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kick Boy 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.
Kick Boy Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kick Boy 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
"Kick Boy" Arcade longplay 1983
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kick Boy released?
Kick Boy was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed Kick Boy?
Kick Boy was developed by Nichibutsu, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Kick Boy?
Kick Boy is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kick Boy for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kick Boy runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kick Boy in the browser?
No. Kick Boy streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kick Boy?
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 Kick Boy 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 Kick Boy this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Kick Boy. 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.
