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Mole Mania
Mole Mania is an action puzzle game developed by Nintendo EAD and released in 1992 for the Game Boy. Players control Muddy Mole as he digs through underground levels to rescue his captured family. The game combines action and puzzle-solving elements, requiring players to dig tunnels, collect items, and avoid or defeat enemies strategically placed throughout each level. The controls are responsive, using directional inputs to move and dig. Each of the game's multiple levels presents unique challenges with different enemy patterns and layouts. Players must navigate mazes of dirt, manage limited digging capacity, and use environmental elements to their advantage. The two-player mode adds competitive gameplay where both players can play simultaneously. Mole Mania's blend of straightforward mechanics with increasingly complex level design creates an engaging experience that rewards both quick reflexes and careful planning.
- Developer
- Nintendo EAD
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (864)
- Last updated
Mole Mania Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Mole Mania on our in-browser Game Boy 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.
Mole Mania Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Mole Mania on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Mole Mania" Game Boy longplay
Mole Mania Cheat Codes
18 community-curated cheats for Mole Mania. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Health
1C6-DF8010452CE006-DF8-3BE -
Cabbages # Modifier
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Have Map
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Have Locator
010155CE -
Have Recovery
010156CE -
Have Surrender
010157CE -
All Levels
010758CE -
Timer Hours Modifier
01??5CCE01005CCE -
Timer Minutes Modifier
01??5BCE01005BCE -
100 Points Level 1
01645DCE -
100 Points Level 2
01645ECE -
100 Points Level 3
01645FCE
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100 Points Level 4
016460CE -
100 Points Level 5
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100 Points Level 6
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100 Points Level 7
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100 Points Level 8
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Can Select Any Level From The Start
77C-CEA-80B
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Mole Mania?
Mole Mania was developed by Nintendo EAD, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Mole Mania support?
Mole Mania supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Game Boy.
What type of game is Mole Mania?
Mole Mania is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Mole Mania for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Mole Mania runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Mole Mania in the browser?
No. Mole Mania streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Mole Mania?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does Mole Mania work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Mole Mania this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Mole Mania. 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.
