How do I play Boulder Dash III online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Boulder Dash III in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Boulder Dash III?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Boulder Dash III?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Boulder Dash III?

Boulder Dash III was developed by Peter Liepa in 1986 and published by First Star Software.

Play Boulder Dash III – Boulder Dash C64 Game (1986)

Game Information

Boulder Dash III

Publisher: First Star Software

Genre: Boulder Dash

Developer: Peter Liepa

Year: 1986

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 9 Times

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About Boulder Dash III

Boulder Dash III is a boulder dash game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1986. The game was developed by Peter Liepa and published by First Star Software.

Now you can play Boulder Dash III online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Boulder Dash III

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Boulder Dash III directly in your browser. This Boulder Dash game from 1986 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond