Arm Champs II v2.7
ARCADE

Arm Champs II v2.7

Released in 1993 by Japanese arcade publisher Jaleco as an updated patch of its 1992 hit arm wrestling title, Arm Champs II v2.7 stands out as one of the most beloved competitive arcade sports games of the early 90s. This v2.7 iteration fixed critical bugs from the original Arm Champs II launch, including inconsistent hit detection, unfairly overpowered AI for the final boss, and occasional frame drops during intense 2-player matches, making it the definitive version of the title for arcade collectors and retro game fans. Built on the success of the first Arm Champs launched in 1990, Arm Champs II v2.7 expands the roster of playable opponents from 5 to 8, ranging from casual rookie wrestlers and construction workers to professional powerlifters and a hidden cybernetic champion unlocked only by completing the single-player campaign without taking a single loss. The game’s core loop revolves around realistic yet accessible arm wrestling mechanics: players use arcade controls to adjust th

No download required
Save states supported
Works on mobile & desktop

The emulator loads after you press Start Game.

How to Play Arm Champs II v2.7

Move
WASD
ABAction
JK
XYShoulder
L;
STStart/Select
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Save & Load States

  • F2Press F2 to save your current game state at any time.
  • F4Press F4 to load your last saved state.
  • F3Use F3 to switch between save slots.

Save states are stored locally in your browser. They persist across sessions but are cleared if you clear browser data.

Customize Controls

Click the gear icon on the emulator toolbar → "Controls" to remap keys.

Move
WASD
Action
JK|L;
System
2 Start1 Select
Save
F2SaveF4LoadF3Slot

Default layout for ARCADE. Remap in emulator settings.

About Arm Champs II v2.7

Arm Champs II v2.7 is a classic ARCADE game you can play online for free in your browser. No download or installation is required — click "Play Now" to start instantly. Relive the experience of vintage console gaming with authentic gameplay, right in your browser on any device.

This title is part of the PLAYERETRO game collection, which features over 1000 classic titles across multiple systems. Use the keyboard controls shown above to move and interact. Save your progress with save states and enjoy Arm Champs II v2.7 anytime, anywhere.

Play Arm Champs II v2.7, the definitive 1993 Jaleco arcade arm wrestling game, for free online on PLAYERETRO. Enjoy rebalanced AI, 8 unique opponents, hidden content, and both single and 2-player comp

Game Guide

Mastering Arm Champs II v2.7 is far easier once you learn the core control mechanics and opponent patterns, whether you’re playing single-player or challenging a friend in 2-player mode. First, familiarize yourself with the basic controls: move the joystick toward your side of the screen to pull your opponent’s arm down, move it away to absorb incoming force, press the A button for a fast, low-stamina power burst, press the B button for a high-damage charged heavy hit (hold for up to 2 seconds for maximum effect, per the v2.7 patch’s fix for infinite charging exploits), and press the C button to fully disengage and reset your stamina bar if you’re close to being pinned. For single-player mode, start with lower-tier opponents to practice your timing: the first opponent, Rookie Joe, will spam fast power bursts for the first 10 seconds of every match, so hold the joystick away and use the C button to drain his stamina before you start pushing back. The mid-tier opponent, Construction Stan, will only use heavy charged hits, so watch for his arm to flash bright red 1 second before he strikes, then hit C to absorb the full hit and leave him open for a counter burst. The final boss, Arm Master Lee, has a 15-second cooldown between his heavy attack chains: wait for him to finish a 3-burst combo, then use a fully charged B hit plus 3 quick A bursts to push his arm 70% of the way down before he recovers. To unlock the hidden Cyber Champion opponent, beat all 7 base opponents without letting your arm get pushed more than 20% of the way down in any match. For 2-player matches, avoid spamming A bursts nonstop, as this will drain your stamina in under 10 seconds and leave you defenseless. Instead, alternate between short bursts and stamina resets, and wait for your opponent to waste their stamina on a missed heavy hit before you launch your full attack.