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Lucky Boom
Lucky Boom is an action arcade game developed by Playmark and released in 1996. Players control a character tasked with clearing stages by defeating enemies and navigating platform-style environments. The game features overhead or side-scrolling action sequences where players must avoid hazards while taking down waves of opponents. Playmark designed the title around straightforward controls typical of arcade cabinet layouts, allowing quick pick-up-and-play sessions. The game progresses through multiple stages with increasing enemy presence and environmental challenges. Explosive mechanics are central to the gameplay, as suggested by its title, with bomb or projectile-based attacks forming a key part of the combat system. Lucky Boom targets the casual arcade audience with its accessible structure and fast-paced action rounds.
- Developer
- Playmark
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.5K)
- Last updated
Lucky Boom Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Lucky Boom 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.
Lucky Boom Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Lucky Boom 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
"Lucky Boom" Arcade longplay 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Boom released?
Lucky Boom was released in 1996 for the Arcade.
Who developed Lucky Boom?
Lucky Boom was developed by Playmark, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Lucky Boom?
Lucky Boom is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Lucky Boom for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Lucky Boom runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Lucky Boom in the browser?
No. Lucky Boom streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Lucky Boom?
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 Lucky Boom 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 Lucky Boom this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Lucky Boom. 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.
