Boat DashArcade
How to play Boat Dash
Boat Dash is a top-down powerboat race. Your boat drives itself, so you steer: use the arrow keys or A and D, or hold the mouse or a finger where you want to go. Pass between the red and green buoys to build a combo and fill the nitro meter, then hold nitro on the straights. Miss a gate and 1.5 seconds are added to your time.
Each course adds something new: swells that launch the boat (land straight for a bonus), rocks that cost a hull point, yellow boost arrows and cross currents that push you sideways. Three rivals race the same gates, and the official time decides the places. Win with at most one missed gate for three stars.
Fifteen courses in four looks (lagoon, river, harbour and a stormy sea) open one after another. Stars unlock two more boats: the fast but slippery Jet and the tough, steady Tug. Start with a three-second countdown and press nitro at the last moment for a rocket start. Your stars and best times are saved on your device.
Controls
Left / Right or A / D: steer. Up, W or Space (hold): nitro. Or hold the mouse where you want to go. P or Esc: pause. M: sound.
Touch and hold where you want the boat to go; it turns towards your finger. Hold the orange Nitro button to speed up.
FAQ
What happens when I miss a gate?
Your combo resets and 1.5 seconds are added to your official time. You can keep racing: only the official time decides the places.
How do I get three stars?
One star for finishing, two for finishing first or second, three for winning with at most one missed gate.
How do I fill the nitro meter?
Clean gates (more for a perfect line through the middle) and smooth landings after a swell refill it. It lasts about two and a half seconds when full.
How do I unlock the other boats?
With stars: the Jet opens at 8 stars and the Tug at 20 stars. The Jet is fast but slides, the Tug is slower with a much tougher hull.
Is Boat Dash free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser, with no download and no account.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. It runs on phones, tablets and computers. Touch and hold where you want the boat to go; it turns towards your finger. Hold the orange Nitro button to speed up.