Game Boy · Puzzle / Action
Boulder Dash
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle, Action |
| Developer | Victor Entertainment |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Boulder Dash |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Victor Entertainment and published by Nintendo, Boulder Dash arrived on the Game Boy as a puzzle game. This Game Boy release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984. It blends puzzle and action elements.
Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Boulder Dash series. The series also appears on other systems with Boulder Dash (ColecoVision) and Boulder Dash (NES).
Boulder Dash supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Boulder Dash is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Boulder Dash cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Xploder, Other codes). Here are a few Xploder codes to start with:
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Boulder Dash walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Boulder Dash FAQ
Who made Boulder Dash?
It was developed by Victor Entertainment and published by Nintendo.
Is Boulder Dash multiplayer?
Yes. Boulder Dash supports up to 2 players.
How long does Boulder Dash take to play?
As a puzzle game, Boulder Dash typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Boulder Dash on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.