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King of Boxer
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King of Boxer is an arcade action game released in 1985 by Woodplace Inc. The player controls a boxer viewed from a side perspective, fighting through a series of opponents to become the champion. Using a joystick and buttons, the player can throw punches, dodge incoming attacks, and build up power to deliver stronger blows. The game progresses through multiple bouts, with each opponent presenting different attack patterns and speed. As fights advance, enemies become more aggressive and require quicker reactions to defeat. The goal is to knock out rivals within a time limit before reaching the top ranking. Its straightforward controls and escalating difficulty give it a pick-up-and-play quality common to arcade titles of the era.
- Developer
- Woodplace Inc.
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.6K)
- Last updated
King of Boxer Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for King of Boxer 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.
King of Boxer Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of King of Boxer 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
"King of Boxer" Arcade longplay 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King of Boxer released?
King of Boxer was released in 1985 for the Arcade.
Who developed King of Boxer?
King of Boxer was developed by Woodplace Inc., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is King of Boxer?
King of Boxer is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play King of Boxer for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — King of Boxer runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play King of Boxer in the browser?
No. King of Boxer streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in King of Boxer?
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 King of Boxer 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 King of Boxer this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of King of Boxer. 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.
