Crash Boom Bang! DS box art

Nintendo DS · Board, Card & Party

Crash Boom Bang!

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2006
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperDimps
PublisherVivendi Games
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesCrash Bandicoot
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 14

Developed by Dimps and published by Vivendi Games, Crash Boom Bang! arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2006 as a board, card or party game.

It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Among the 22 DS board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Crash Bandicoot series; on the DS you can also try Crash: Mind over Mutant. The series also appears on other systems with Crash Bandicoot (PS1) and Crash Team Racing (PS1). Dimps also made Sonic Rush, Sonic Rush Adventure and Tales of the Tempest for the DS.

Crash Boom Bang! 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
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing Crash Boom Bang! is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Crash Boom Bang! gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Crash Boom Bang! cheats & codes

13 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Score94000130 FFFB0000 020B4588 3B9AC9FF D2000000 00000000
Roll Dice for 1294000130 FDFF0000 120C8AF8 00000C0C D2000000 00000000
Roll Dice for 1194000130 FDFF0000 120C8AF8 00000B0B D2000000 00000000
Roll Dice for 1094000130 FDFF0000 120C8AF8 00000A0A D2000000 00000000
Roll Dice for Nine94000130 FDFF0000 120C8AF8 00000909 D2000000 00000000
Roll Dice for Eight94000130 FDFF0000 120C8AF8 00000808 D2000000 00000000

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Crash Boom Bang! walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Crash Boom Bang! FAQ

When did Crash Boom Bang! come out on the DS?

Crash Boom Bang! was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

Who made Crash Boom Bang!?

It was developed by Dimps and published by Vivendi Games.

Is Crash Boom Bang! multiplayer?

Yes. Crash Boom Bang! supports up to 2 players.

How long does Crash Boom Bang! take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Crash Boom Bang! 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 Crash Boom Bang! 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.

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