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Penguin-Kun Wars
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Penguin-Kun Wars is an arcade action game released in 1985 by UPL. Players control an animal character—including a penguin, rabbit, bear, or bug—competing in a table-based ball-throwing contest against an opponent. The goal is to knock all the balls off the opponent's side of the table while keeping your own side clear. Each match is a timed bout, and players use a joystick to move their character side to side, catching and throwing balls rapidly. The game features multiple animal characters, each with different speed and throwing attributes. Matches escalate in difficulty as players progress through opponents. A two-player competitive mode is also available, letting two players face off directly across the table.
- Developer
- UPL
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (4.1K)
- Last updated
Penguin-Kun Wars Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Penguin-Kun Wars 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.
Penguin-Kun Wars Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Penguin-Kun Wars 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
"Penguin-Kun Wars" Arcade longplay 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Penguin-Kun Wars released?
Penguin-Kun Wars was released in 1985 for the Arcade.
Who developed Penguin-Kun Wars?
Penguin-Kun Wars was developed by UPL, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Penguin-Kun Wars?
Penguin-Kun Wars is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Penguin-Kun Wars for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Penguin-Kun Wars runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Penguin-Kun Wars in the browser?
No. Penguin-Kun Wars streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Penguin-Kun Wars?
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 Penguin-Kun Wars 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 Penguin-Kun Wars this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Penguin-Kun Wars. 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.
