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Lucky Today
Lucky Today is an action arcade game released by Sigma in 1980. Players navigate through levels filled with obstacles and enemies, using straightforward controls to move and attack. The game features a level-based structure with increasing difficulty as players progress. Gameplay focuses on quick reflexes and timing to avoid hazards and defeat opponents. The objective is to reach the end of each level while managing limited resources. Lucky Today represents a straightforward action experience typical of early 1980s arcade releases, emphasizing fast-paced gameplay mechanics over complex narratives.
- Developer
- Sigma
- Released
- 1980
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.5K)
- Last updated
Lucky Today Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Lucky Today 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 Today Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Lucky Today 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 Today" Arcade longplay 1980
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Today released?
Lucky Today was released in 1980 for the Arcade.
Who developed Lucky Today?
Lucky Today was developed by Sigma, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Lucky Today?
Lucky Today is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Lucky Today for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Lucky Today runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Lucky Today in the browser?
No. Lucky Today streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Lucky Today?
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 Today 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 Today this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Lucky Today. 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.
