Boulder Dash EX
A landmark action game for the Game Boy Advance, Boulder Dash EX combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Nobilis
- Released
- 2003
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (770)
- Last updated
Boulder Dash EX Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Boulder Dash EX on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Boulder Dash EX Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Boulder Dash EX on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Boulder Dash EX" GBA longplay 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boulder Dash EX released?
Boulder Dash EX was released in 2003 for the GBA.
Who developed Boulder Dash EX?
Boulder Dash EX was developed by Nobilis, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Boulder Dash EX support?
Boulder Dash EX supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Boulder Dash EX?
Boulder Dash EX is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Boulder Dash EX for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Boulder Dash EX runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Boulder Dash EX in the browser?
No. Boulder Dash EX streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Boulder Dash EX?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Boulder Dash EX work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Boulder Dash EX this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Boulder Dash EX. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
