🎪 Retro HTML5 arcade

Circus Charly

Ride a lion, leap through flaming hoops and dodge fire pots in this retro arcade tribute. Free to play in your browser, with no download and no sign-up.

🎮 Arcade ⌨️ Keyboard controls 🆓 Free 🔒 Nothing stored

Play Circus Charly

Click inside the game first so it can read your keyboard.

Best on a laptop or desktop. The game uses keyboard controls and has no touch controls yet.

How to play

Three keys is all you need.

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Enter

Press Enter on the title screen to start the show.

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Left and right

Speed up and slow down your lion as you ride across the ring.

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Up arrow

Jump through flaming hoops and over fire pots. Time it right.

Frequently asked questions

How do I play Circus Charly?

Click the game, press Enter to start, use the left and right arrow keys to move the lion and the up arrow to jump over fire hoops and fire pots.

Does it work on phones and tablets?

The controls use a keyboard, so it is best on a laptop or desktop. A touch version is not available yet.

Is Circus Charly free?

Yes. It is free to play in your browser with no download and no account.

Does JugaadBox store my progress or score?

No. The game runs entirely in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.

What is Circus Charly?

It is a retro HTML5 arcade game built with the Phaser engine, inspired by classic circus arcade games.