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Eliminator Boat Duel
Eliminator Boat Duel is a two-player action game developed by Sculptured Software and released for the NES in 1991. Players control armed speedboats in competitive combat across various waterway stages. The game features straightforward controls where players maneuver their boats and fire weapons at opposing vessels. Each stage presents different environmental layouts and enemy boat patterns. Victory requires destroying the opponent's boat or collecting power-ups that grant temporary advantages. The action alternates between one-on-one duels against CPU opponents and multiplayer versus mode where two human players compete directly. Players can acquire shield generators and upgraded weapons as they progress through rounds. The game emphasizes quick reflexes and positioning, with stage variety providing different tactical opportunities for boat placement and evasion.
- Developer
- Sculptured Software
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Eliminator Boat Duel Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Eliminator Boat Duel on our in-browser NES 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) |
| 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.
Eliminator Boat Duel Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Eliminator Boat Duel on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Eliminator Boat Duel" NES longplay 1991
Eliminator Boat Duel Cheat Codes
26 community-curated cheats for Eliminator Boat Duel. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Computer Boat Goes Crazy
KAAISZ -
Start with 36 nitros
IZEEZZGA -
Start with 0 nitros
AAEEZZGA -
Almost infinite nitros (not on buoy stage)
SZVSVNVS -
Boat starts with full turbo, steering, hull, max engine power
IENEYPPA -
Have full hull strength
SXUGOEVS -
Almost Infinite Nitros (No On Buoy Stage)
SZVSVNVS -
Infinite Nitros P1
045A:09 -
Infinite Money P1
0456:FF -
Infinite Time (Seconds - One's Digit)
0402:00 -
Infinite Time (Seconds - Ten's Digit)
0401:00 -
Infinite Time (Minutes Digit)
0400:00
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P2/Opponent Never Has Any Nitros
045B:00 -
P2/Opponent Never Has Any Money
0457:00 -
P1 Has 99 Wins
040B:63 -
P1 Has 0 Losses
040A:00 -
Max Repair Any Damage
040C:05 -
Max Faster Engine
040E:05 -
Max Turbo Acceleration
0410:05 -
Max Upgrade Hull Strength
0412:05 -
Max Improve Steering
0414:05 -
Never Able To Upgrade Repair Any Damage
040D:00 -
Never Able To Upgrade Faster Engine
040F:00 -
Never Able To Upgrade Turbo Acceleration
0411:00 -
Never Able To Upgrade Upgrade Hull Strength
0413:00 -
Never Able To Upgrade Upgrade Steering
0415:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eliminator Boat Duel released?
Eliminator Boat Duel was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Eliminator Boat Duel?
Eliminator Boat Duel was developed by Sculptured Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Eliminator Boat Duel support?
Eliminator Boat Duel supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Eliminator Boat Duel?
Eliminator Boat Duel is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Eliminator Boat Duel for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Eliminator Boat Duel runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Eliminator Boat Duel in the browser?
No. Eliminator Boat Duel streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Eliminator Boat Duel?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Eliminator Boat Duel work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Eliminator Boat Duel this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Eliminator Boat Duel. 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.
