NES/Famicom

Boulder Dash

You're Rockford and have to dig through monster infested caves in search of diamonds. In each level you must collect a certain number of these diamonds, in order to open a portal to the next stage. Enemies can be squashed by falling boulders, which are released when the ground below them is removed or they are pushed onto empty ground, but be careful because these can also squash you. In later levels, difficulty is increased by many puzzle elements and shorter time limits.

Genre: Puzzle
Year: 1990
Developer: First Star Software, Inc.
Publisher: JVC Musical Industries, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

88 achievements · 479 total points

1-1 Stage Complete Beat the stage 1-1
1 pts
1-2 Stage Complete Beat the stage 1-2
1 pts
1-3 Stage Complete Beat the stage 1-3
1 pts
1-4 Stage Complete Beat the stage 1-4
1 pts
Boulder World Beat World 1 (in first level)
5 pts
2-1 Stage Complete Beat the stage 2-1
1 pts
2-2 Stage Complete Beat the stage 2-2
1 pts
2-3 Stage Complete Beat the stage 2-3
1 pts
2-4 Stage Complete Beat the stage 2-4
1 pts
Ice World Beat Ice World in first level (password aren't valid)
5 pts
3-1 Stage Complete Beat the stage 3-1
1 pts
3-2 Stage Complete Beat the stage 3-2
1 pts
3-3 Stage Complete Beat the stage 3-3
1 pts
3-4 Stage Complete Beat the stage 3-4
1 pts
Sand World Beat Sand World in first level (passwords aren't valid)
5 pts
4-1 Stage Complete Beat the stage 4-1
1 pts
4-2 Stage Complete Beat the stage 4-2
1 pts
4-3 Stage Complete Beat the stage 4-3
1 pts
4-4 Stage Complete Beat the stage 4-4
1 pts
Ocean World Beat Ocean World in first level (passwords aren't valid)
5 pts
5-1 Stage Complete Beat the stage 5-1
1 pts
5-2 Stage Complete Beat the stage 5-2
1 pts
5-3 Stage Complete Beat the stage 5-3
1 pts
5-4 Stage Complete Beat the stage 5-4
1 pts
Relic World Beat Relic World in first level (passwords aren't valid)
5 pts
6-1 Stage Complete Beat the stage 6-1
1 pts
6-2 Stage Complete Beat the stage 6-2
1 pts
6-3 Stage Complete Beat the stage 6-3
1 pts
6-4 Stage Complete Beat the stage 6-4
1 pts
Volcano World Beat Volcano World in first level (passwords aren't valid)
5 pts
Boulder Dash Finish the first level game (without passwords)
25 pts
1-1 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 1-1 in less than 20 seconds
5 pts
1-2 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 1-2 in less than 20 seconds
5 pts
1-3 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 1-3 in less than 20 seconds
5 pts
1-4 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 1-4 in less than 20 seconds
5 pts
2-1 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 2-1 in less than 10 seconds
5 pts
2-2 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 2-2 in less than 25 seconds
5 pts
2-3 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 2-3 in less than 30 seconds
5 pts
2-4 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 2-4 in less than 30 seconds
5 pts
3-1 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 3-1 in less than 30 seconds
5 pts
3-2 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 3-2 in less than 20 seconds
5 pts
3-3 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 3-3 in less than 25 seconds
5 pts
3-4 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 3-4 in less than 50 seconds
5 pts
4-1 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 4-1 in less than 25 seconds
5 pts
4-2 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 4-2 in less than 20 seconds
5 pts
4-3 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 4-3 in less than 20 seconds
5 pts
4-4 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 4-4 in less than 30 seconds
5 pts
5-1 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 5-1 in less than 50 seconds
5 pts
5-2 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 5-2 in less than 60 seconds
5 pts
5-3 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 5-3 in less than 50 seconds
5 pts
5-4 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 5-4 in less than 35 seconds
5 pts
6-1 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 6-1 in less than 80 seconds
5 pts
6-2 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 6-2 in less than 100 seconds
5 pts
6-3 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 6-3 in less than 100 seconds
5 pts
6-4 Stage Time Trial Beat the stage 6-4 in less than 70 seconds
5 pts
1-1 Stage Challenge Catch 18 diamonds in stage 1-1
5 pts
1-2 Stage Challenge Catch 11 diamonds in the stage 1-2
5 pts
1-3 Stage Challenge Catch 24 diamonds in the stage 1-3
5 pts
1-4 Stage Challenge Beat the stage 1-4 after destroy all enemies
5 pts
Boulder World Challenge Beat Boulder World in first level without losing any lives
10 pts
2-1 Stage Challenge Destroy all enemies in stage 2-1 (you will not reach the goal)
5 pts
2-2 Stage Challenge Complete stage 2-2 after destroying all enemies and getting all diamonds
5 pts
2-3 Stage Challenge Complete stage 2-3 with 20 diamonds or more
5 pts
2-4 Stage Challenge Complete stage 2-4 with 20 diamonds or more
5 pts
Ice World Challenge Beat Ice World in first level without losing any lives (password is valid)
10 pts
3-1 Stage Challenge Complete stage 3-1 with 100 diamonds or more
5 pts
3-2 Stage Challenge Complete stage 3-2 with 13 diamonds
5 pts
3-3 Stage Challenge Complete stage 3-3 with 6 diamonds
5 pts
3-4 Stage Challenge Complete stage 3-4 with 19 diamonds
5 pts
Sand World Challenge Beat Sand World in first level without losing any lives (password is valid)
10 pts
4-1 Stage Challenge Complete stage 4-1 with 60 diamonds or more
5 pts
4-2 Stage Challenge Complete stage 4-2 with 30 diamonds or more
5 pts
4-3 Stage Challenge Beat the stage 4-3 after destroy all enemies
5 pts
4-4 Stage Challenge Complete stage 4-4 with 20 diamonds or more
5 pts
Ocean World Challenge Beat Ocean World without losing any lives (password is valid)
10 pts
5-1 Stage Challenge Beat stage 5-1 without destroying any enemies
5 pts
5-2 Stage Challenge Catch 99 diamonds in stage 5-2 (don't need to reach the goal)
5 pts
5-3 Stage Challenge Beat stage 5-3 after destroy all enemies
5 pts
5-4 Stage Challenge Catch 95 diamonds in stage 5-4 and reach the Goal
5 pts
Relic World Challenge Beat Relic World in first level without losing any lives (password is valid)
10 pts
6-1 Stage Challenge Catch 100 diamonds in stage 6-1 and reach the Goal
5 pts
6-2 Stage Challenge Find a Morph Wall in stage 6-2
5 pts
6-3 Stage Challenge Destroy all enemies in stage 6-3 (don't need reach the goal)
5 pts
6-4 Stage Challenge Catch 40 diamonds in stage 6-4 and reach the goal
5 pts
Volcano World Challenge Beat Volcano World in 1st level without losing any lives (password is valid)
10 pts
Bronze Miner Finish the entire 2nd level game (only the password for the 2nd level Boulder World is allowed)
25 pts
Silver Miner Finish the entire 3rd level game (only the password for the 3rd level Boulder World is allowed)
25 pts
Golden Miner Finish the entire 4th level game (only the password for the 4th level Boulder World is allowed)
50 pts

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Boulder Dash frequently asked questions

How do I play Boulder Dash online with a friend?

Boulder Dash (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Boulder Dash on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Boulder Dash in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Boulder Dash netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Boulder Dash have achievements?

Yes, Boulder Dash has 88 achievements worth 479 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Boulder Dash for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Boulder Dash on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.