Play Blades of Steel (version E) Online in your browser

CHOOSE A VERSION

3 versions · same console

Choose an original release, regional version, revision, bootleg or clearly labelled ROM hack/mod, then press Play. Hacks may change the gameplay. Switching versions restarts the player.

Default · version E
version L
version T

Selected: Default · version E · USA

The game loads when you press Play · press “Play Now” inside the game if it asks.

Blades of Steel (version E)

41 plays

Blades of Steel - Sports Classic

Arcade
Sports
5· 0 votes

Blades of Steel (version E) is an arcade ice hockey game released by Konami in 1987 for North American arcades. This is the original coin-op version, later known in Japan as Konamic Ice Hockey. It's a fast-paced sports title that focuses on arcade-style action rather than simulation, and it's known for letting players drop the gloves and start a fight after a hard check. The teams are fictional but based on real Canadian and American cities, giving it a familiar league feel without official licensing.

GAME INFO

Platform: Arcade
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Konami
Developer: Konami
Released: 1987
Players: 1-2
Region: USA
Version: version E

How to play Blades of Steel online

Getting Started: Insert a coin or press Enter to start. On the title screen, press V to cycle through difficulty options: Junior, College, Pro. Choose your team by using arrow keys and confirming with X. The core loop is a standard three-period hockey game: move your skater with the D-Pad, pass or shoot with X, and body check opponents with B. The game is known for its brawls - after a hard check, both players drop their gloves and you can mash Z to punch your opponent. Winning fights boosts your team's momentum. The computer AI is relentless on higher difficulties, so practice passing and using speed bursts (Z) to create scoring chances. There's no tutorial, so expect a steep learning curve especially on Pro.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: Joystick / Movement
X: Button 1
S: Button 2
Z: Button 3
A: Button 4
Q: Button 5
E: Button 6
Enter: Start / 1P
V: Coin / Insert

Blades of Steel FAQ

Is Blades of Steel exclusive to Arcade or did it appear on other systems?

It was originally an arcade release, but Konami ported it to the Family Computer Disk System and Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988. The home versions are similar but not identical to the arcade original.

Does Blades of Steel have a multiplayer or co-op mode?

Up to two players can play simultaneously, either cooperatively on the same team or competitively against each other. The game supports both head-to-head and team play through the coin-op cabinet's two sets of controls.

Who developed Blades of Steel?

Konami developed and published the original arcade version. The same team likely handled the home ports, though specific developer credits for the arcade board are not widely documented.

All Arcade games