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Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back
淘金者：II - The Bungeling Strikes Back
Lode Runner II: The Bungeling Strikes Back is an action game released by Irem in 1984, licensed from Broderbund. Players navigate single-screen levels, digging holes to trap enemies and collecting treasure while avoiding pursuit. The game builds on the original Lode Runner formula with new level designs and increased difficulty. Players use joystick controls to move left and right, with separate buttons for digging holes beneath the character. Each stage requires collecting all available treasure before reaching the exit, progressing through multiple themed levels with escalating challenges.
- Developer
- Irem (licensed from Broderbund)
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.8K)
- Last updated
Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back 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.
Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back released?
Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back?
Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back was developed by Irem (licensed from Broderbund), available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back?
Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back in the browser?
No. Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back?
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 Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
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RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Lode Runner II - The Bungeling Strikes Back. 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.
