Boom Duello
Pixel TNT duel for two players on one keyboard.
Loads instantly · Free · No install
About Boom Duello
Boom Duello is a two-player bomb duel with a simple, brutal rule — only one of you walks away. You each move around a small pixel arena and place TNT, and because the blast takes a moment to go off, every throw is a prediction about where your opponent is about to be rather than where they are now.
Two maps keep the layouts fresh, and matches last under a minute, so it works well as a quick head-to-head on a shared laptop. Both players use the same keyboard, so there is nothing to set up and nobody has to sign in.
How to play
Player one moves with W, A, S and D and throws bombs with R; player two moves with the arrow keys and throws with P. Place your TNT where your opponent is heading, then get clear of your own blast radius before it detonates.
Controls
- Player 1 — W A S D move, R throw bomb
- Player 2 — Arrow keys move, P throw bomb
- Touch controls available on mobile
Tips to win
- Bomb the space in front of your opponent, not the space they are standing in — the fuse needs time.
- Watch your own escape route: most losses in Boom Duello are self-inflicted.
- Corners are traps. Fight in the open middle where you have two directions to run.
Boom Duello strategy guide
Both players fit on one keyboard. Player one moves with W, A, S and D and throws TNT with R. Player two moves with the arrow keys and throws with P. Mobile controls are available as well, so a phone or tablet works if there is no laptop free. Nothing needs configuring — the two of you sit down and the match starts.
The fuse is the entire skill. TNT does not explode the instant you place it, and that delay is what separates a good throw from a wasted one. If you bomb the square your opponent is standing on, they walk out of it. If you bomb the square they are about to walk into, they arrive at the explosion. Every throw in this game is a prediction, so watch which way somebody is already moving and aim one step ahead of them.
Most losses are self-inflicted. Your own TNT does not care who placed it. The common way to lose a round is to throw a good bomb, admire it, and still be inside the blast when it goes off. Before you press the throw key, know which direction you are leaving in. If you cannot answer that, do not throw yet.
Corners are traps. Two maps keep the layouts from going stale, but both punish the same mistake: backing into a corner gives you one escape route, and one escape route is trivially easy to bomb. Fight in the open middle where you always have two directions to run. Chasing an opponent into a corner is good; being chased into one is how the round ends.
Short rounds, one rule. Only one of you survives, and matches last well under a minute, which makes this a good pick for a quick head-to-head on a shared laptop. Because there is no scoreboard pressure inside a single round, you can afford to play the first one recklessly to learn the map, then play the rest carefully.
Boom Duello FAQ
How many maps are there in Boom Duello?
Two maps, each with a different layout. Both reward fighting in open space rather than near a corner.
Can my own bomb hit me in Boom Duello?
Yes. TNT damages whoever is in the blast, including the player who placed it, so plan your escape route before you throw.
How do you win a round of Boom Duello?
Only one player can survive. You move around the map, place your TNT where your opponent is about to be, and blow them away before they do the same to you. Planning your moves matters more than throwing as many bombs as possible, since a careless throw can leave you exposed.
Which keys throw TNT in Boom Duello?
Player 1 moves with W, A, S and D and throws a bomb with R. Player 2 moves with the arrow keys and throws with P. Mobile controls are also available, so the duel can be played on a touch screen as well as on a shared keyboard.
