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Play Boulder Dash EX (Japan edition) Online
Boulder Dash EX
You can play Boulder Dash EX online. You can play after checking the starting method, operation method, and early objectives based on the actual GBA version.
Browser play
Game Boy Advance (GBA) — EmulatorJS controls
Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.
| Console button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | ↑ / ↓ / ← / → |
| A / B | Z / X |
| L / R | Q / E |
| START / SELECT | Enter / V |
Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.
How to Play Boulder Dash EX
Quick start
Press START on the title and select "Boulder Dash EX" → Story. In each stage, read the direction of falling rocks, dig in the soil, and collect more mirror jewels than the orange target number on the screen to open the exit. It is safe to start by checking the Tutorial to learn how to push and kick rocks and the dangers of creating space underneath.
Controls
D-pad: Move, push rock, aim EX item. A: Kick the rock facing you (push 1 square in Classic). B: Use the selected item in EX. L/R: forward/reverse items. START: Pause menu. SELECT: Map preview, press again to zoom in/out.
Boulder Dash EX Game manuals
Cheats
No cheats have been added for this edition.
Player verification and sources
Browser play was reviewed before this edition was published in the catalogue. The date below is the catalogue publication date, not the game’s original release date.
- Browser test and catalogue publication date
- Browsers and devices
- PC: Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone and iPad.
- Player engine and core
- EmulatorJS 4.3.0-pre · gba
- Tested by
- rwEmulator
Sources and editorial basis
rwEmulator reviews edition metadata, release information, game manuals and first-hand browser-play notes. Available manuals are linked below; the editorial policy explains how facts are checked and corrections are handled.