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Slalom
A landmark action game for the NES, Slalom combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Rareware
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Slalom Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Slalom 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.
Slalom Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Slalom on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Slalom" NES longplay 1987
Slalom Cheat Codes
10 community-curated cheats for Slalom. 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 Time
AAZOXA007E:19 -
Travel Faster
PATLTP -
Ski super fast!
PAOULZAA -
No track obstacles
AAEPLIPA -
Timer at 5 minutes for all tracks
XZXPATVZ+PAXPPVPN -
Always Go At Max Speed
NYSLPPAE+SZNLIPSA+SZKPTYTG -
P1 Goes Lightspeed
0014:FF -
Infinite Time (Minutes)
007D:09 -
Infinite Time (Seconds)
007E:63 -
Infinite Time (Micro-Seconds)
007F:63
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slalom released?
Slalom was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed Slalom?
Slalom was developed by Rareware, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Slalom support?
Slalom supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Slalom?
Slalom is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Slalom for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Slalom runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Slalom in the browser?
No. Slalom streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Slalom?
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 Slalom 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 Slalom this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Slalom. 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.