The Ninja Kids Arcade Machines just landed at Retro Roudup Arcade!!!

The Ninja Kids is a classic side scrolling beatem up arcade game developed and published by Taito in 1990. Released during the golden age of arcade brawlers, the game puts players in control of one of four colorful ninja puppets Hanzo, Sasuke, Akane, or Genta. Each equipped with unique weapons, attacks, and special abilities. Featuring vibrant 2D pixel art, oversized character sprites, and expressive animations, The Ninja Kids stands out with its charming visual style and lighthearted personality despite its action packed premise. Across a variety of imaginative stages, players battle through city streets, buildings, bars, construction sites, and other urban environments while taking on waves of cultists, monsters, rival ninjas, and memorable bosses. The gameplay follows the classic arcade brawler formula with cooperative multiplayer support for up to four players, combining fast paced combat, special attacks, environmental interactions, and distinct character playstyles. What makes The Ninja Kids especially memorable is its quirky puppet inspired character design, humorous animations, colorful presentation, and energetic cooperative action that helped it stand out among the many beatem ups of the early 1990s. Today, it remains a beloved cult favorite and a unique entry in Taito’s arcade catalog.