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Super Derby
超级赛马
Super Derby is an arcade action game released in 1996 by Playmark. The game puts players in control of horse racing action, viewed from a top-down or side perspective typical of racing-style arcade titles. Players manage their horse through competitive races, timing movements and reactions to outpace rival horses on the track. The cabinet uses standard joystick and button controls to steer and manage speed. Stages are structured as successive races, with players competing against multiple opponents across different track layouts. The game targets the arcade gambling and amusement market, incorporating betting or selection mechanics common to horse racing game cabinets of that era. Playmark, an Italian arcade hardware company, produced the board for operation in amusement venues throughout the mid-1990s.
- Developer
- Playmark
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.9K)
- Last updated
Super Derby Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Super Derby 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.
Super Derby Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Super Derby 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
"Super Derby" Arcade longplay 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Derby released?
Super Derby was released in 1996 for the Arcade.
Who developed Super Derby?
Super Derby was developed by Playmark, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Super Derby?
Super Derby is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Super Derby for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Super Derby runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Super Derby in the browser?
No. Super Derby streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Super Derby?
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 Super Derby 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 Super Derby this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Super Derby. 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.
