Cheat mode:
Hold X + B + Z and press Start at the Treasure logo. An option menu with level difficulty, debug mode, and sound test selections will appear. Enable debug mode and begin game play for level selection and unlimited gold. Pause game play in debug mode and press L or R and A, B, C, X, Y, and Z to access other screen options.

Continue:
Choose the second option on the menu after losing the game. Press Start at the title screen to resume game play at the beginning of the last level played.