# Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary — Legendary classic retro puzzle > Classic action-puzzle game with gem collecting, boulder dodging, and enemy avoidance. (iPhone/iPad app by BBG Entertainment GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-dash-30th-anniversary/id865484224 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BBG Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/416798604) - Category: Games, Action, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 122 App Store ratings · 183 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 161 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish - Released: 2014-10-14 - Data updated: 2026-08-19 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-dash-30th-anniversary/id865484224/reviews.md ## What is Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary? Now on version 2.0! “Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary” featured as a "Best New Game" and "Best New Update" in more than 75 countries worldwide and still getting great reviews! • "This new version of Boulder Dash both looks and plays really well... I'd definitely recommend downloading and checking out…" – toucharcade.com • "...the game is still as challenging as it used to be back in the day so you best be prepared if you’re willing to journey through the depths of earth… and celebrate the 30th anniversary of a truly classic game." – touchtapplay.com • "...an action-puzzler that remains true to the original classic gameplay, with added features and controls that offer a new twist to the game’s many levels, and several new puzzles." – indiegamemag.com App Store Customer Reviews: • "This game is tons of fun. I used to play this game on my computer when I was a little kid and this app is updated and different, but done in a way were its actually more fun than the original. But it still has a lot of the original feel." - Sap357 Gem Collectors, Dig This! Boulder Dash®-30th Anniversary™ finds our heroes, Rockford™, Crystal™ and others, facing a slew of new, exciting challenges in this legendary action puzzler. Dig through spectacular caves with 3D elements; avoid falling boulders; collect valuable gems and avoid nefarious enemies along the way. Discover treasure chests with rare collectibles and potent power-ups. With 280+ exciting levels, 12+ new, gorgeous worlds, and 10 playable characters, Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary is the best game in its 30 year history. The original Boulder Dash® was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray over 30 years ago and published by First Star Software in 1984. Boulder Dash®-30th Anniversary is the first, and only, game in the multi-million unit selling Boulder Dash series to include both a premium world designed by Peter Liepa and another by Chris Gray. While providing classic Boulder Dash core gameplay mechanics and features, Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary introduces exciting new elements such as diagonal movement, which opens up new and intriguing puzzles while creating a very different and organic look for the caves. Features Include: • 280 all-new levels with advanced physics! • 12 Never-before-seen worlds, with new creatures with 3D animations! • New multicolored gem combos, treasure chests, rare collectibles and spectacular power-ups! • Limited time special events with unique prizes! • Premium world by videogame legend Peter Liepa who returns to the game he created 30 years ago with 20 of the most mind-bending levels yet! • Play as Rockford™ or unlock 9 other playable male and female characters including Crystal™! • Free Spins for prizes! • Controller support added including 8BitDo NES30! • Compete with Facebook® friends to set high scores! • Gamecenter support (Achievements & Leaderboards)! • First Boulder Dash game ever to include diagonal walls and movement! • Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian! Boulder Dash® is a trademark of BBG Entertainment GmbH, registered in the European Union and the U.S. Boulder Dash®-30 Anniversary™, names and likenesses of Rockford™, Crystal™ and Goldford™ are trademarks of BBG Entertainment GmbH. Boulder Dash®-30 Anniversary™ Copyright © 1984-2017 BBG Entertainment GmbH. All rights reserved. The original Boulder Dash® was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray Please Note: Boulder Dash®-30th Anniversary™ is free to download and play, however, some game features and items can be purchased for real money. If you don’t want to use these features, please disable in-app purchases in your device settings. http://www.bbg-entertainment.com/ ## Key features - 280+ all-new levels with advanced physics - 12 new worlds with 3D animated creatures - New gem combos, treasure chests, and power-ups - Playable characters including Crystal - Diagonal movement and walls - Premium worlds by original creators ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Bit Box World | $1.99 | one-time | | Pack of Dynamites | $0.99 | one-time | | Pack of Score X2 | $0.99 | one-time | | Classic Remix World | $1.99 | one-time | | Critter Creek World | $1.99 | one-time | | 20 Shades of Gray World | $1.99 | one-time | | Stack of Gold Bars | $0.99 | one-time | | 25 Gold Bars | $0.99 | one-time | | 60 Gold Bars | $1.99 | one-time | | 200 Gold Bars | $4.99 | one-time | | 450 Gold Bars | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great variety of puzzles - 👍 Challenging gameplay - 👍 Nostalgic feel of the original - 👍 Smooth controls - 👍 Addictive and fun - 👍 Beautiful graphics - 👍 Faithful to the original - 👍 Brings back childhood memories **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🔍 Difficult controls for some - 💰 Excessive in-app purchases - 🚧 Lack of new content updates **Commonly reported bugs** - Levels not progressing properly - Game freezing or crashing - Connectivity issues with Game Center **Most requested features** - Level editor - More levels and worlds - Option to play original pixel art version - Improved social features - Controller support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 183) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-dash-30th-anniversary/id865484224/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Boulder Dash *2025-11-26* Sehr cooles Spiel, auch wenn viele Level mit voller Sternwertung nur mit Hilfsmitteln machbar sind. Diese muss man entweder kaufen oder durch Werbung “erarbeiten“… ### 5/5 — Boulder dash *2025-08-09, version 2.2.0* Great variety of puzzles and some can be quite challenging. I play this game several times per week. ### 3/5 — No sound *2025-02-02, version 2.2.0* No sound. Screen went dark and had to restart. Buggy. ### 5/5 — Boulder dash vibes *2024-12-10* I love it! ### 3/5 — Really want to love this game *2024-11-22, version 2.2.0* The controls are wonky. I would rather have a left/right button on one side and up down on another. The slide on screen is really hard to play. ### 4/5 — Très bien *2024-05-08* L’esprit est très fidèle à la version originale qui tournait sur nos Atari de boomer. La jouabilité est un peu moins bonne à cause de l’écran tactile… nos joysticks de boomer c’était mieux. De toutes façons, tout était mieux avant. Nous on savait faire des jeux, avant…😀. C’est du second degré, je précise. ### 5/5 — THIS GAME IS FREAKIN' AWESOME! *2023-07-13, version 2.2.0* I recently got into the Boulder Dash series and it was pretty freakin' sweet! Can you add a level editor in the game maybe? ### 2/5 — Bonne expérience de jeu mais dlc cher… *2023-06-09* Superbe graphiques pas mal de personnages évolutifs mais dlc un peut cher en plus du jeu payant premium… je pensais avoir un jeu complet après avoir payer le premium mais dlc en plus payant un peut trop cher à mon goût… de plus que le service client ne réponds jamais. Il y a un bug dans "Classiques Remixés" la porte de sortie ne s’ouvre pas après avoir eu toutes les pièces même avec le X2 et le service clientèle ne réponds jamais… très mauvais suivis. Pas de mises à jours… Bouton Facebook présent mais impossible de ce connecter… Je considère que cette application est laissé à l’abandon par son créateur… c’est dommage. ### 5/5 — Loved the original *2023-05-30, version 2.2.0* Loved the original, love this version more. Super graphics, Same strategy, better layout, better tools. I was addicted then and I am now ### 5/5 — Nicht nur das alte Spiel im neuen Kleid. *2023-04-25* Diamanten sammeln = Suchtfaktor ## Frequently asked questions about Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary ### What is Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary? Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary is an updated version of the legendary classic action-puzzle game. Players dig through caves, collect gems, and avoid falling boulders and enemies across hundreds of new levels and worlds. ### What are the key features of this game? The game features over 280 new levels with advanced physics, 12 new worlds with 3D animations, new gem combos, treasure chests, and power-ups. It also introduces diagonal movement and walls, and allows players to unlock multiple characters. ### How much does Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary cost? The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases for additional content and features, such as premium worlds and spins for prizes. ### What platforms is this game available on? This game is available on mobile devices. It also supports controller input, including the 8BitDo NES30, and integrates with GameCenter for achievements and leaderboards. ### Who is this game for? This game is designed for fans of classic puzzle and action games who enjoy challenging gameplay. It appeals to those who played the original and are looking for an updated experience with new features and hundreds of levels. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.0 — 2018-02-15 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Various Bug Fixes ### 2.0.92 — 2016-04-01 v2.0 • 280+ Exciting Levels in 12+ New Worlds! • First New Levels in 30 Years by Original Creator! • Gem Combos and Stylized Power-Ups! • Challenge Friends and Post High Scores! • Unlock Characters with Unique Abilities! • Weekly Events to Unlock Exclusive Content! ### 2.0.87 — 2016-03-21 •Premium world with 20 all new, mind-bending levels, by original creator and video game legend, Peter Liepa! •First four worlds have been completely updated to enhance playability! •Improved special effects for all powerups! •Limited time special events with unique prizes! •Free Spins for prizes! •Controller support now added for most iOS compatible devices. •Compete with Facebook® friends to set high scores! •Added Language Support for Polish and Russian! ### 1.1.5 — 2014-11-25 - New, extremely challenging "20 Shades of Gray" world, designed by original Boulder Dash co-creator, Chris Gray - More free Power-ups and Continues are given when you start a new game - Gold bars for Continue are now 50% cheaper - Updated character special abilities - Able to unlock more free content sooner - Enhanced 3D art and stunning visual effects - Improved Game Center integration – Leaderboards and Achievements - Performance optimizations and various bug fixes - Special Christmas theme snowflakes in the menus ### 1.1.1 — 2014-10-16 Additional game tuning, improvements and bug fixes for your continued enjoyment. ## Apps similar to Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Digger Machine: dig minerals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digger-machine-dig-minerals/id996857258) | 4.5 (336) | Free | Games | | [River Flight Retro Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-flight-retro-game/id6463755523) | 4.2 (13) | Free | Games | | [Professor Doctor Jetpack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/professor-doctor-jetpack/id6449432798) | 4.7 (93) | Free | Games | | [Prince of Persia : Escape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prince-of-persia-escape/id1435320545) | 4.6 (40,389) | Free | Games | | [AirAttack 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airattack-2/id842617644) | 4.8 (570) | Free | Games | | [Doug dug.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711) | 4.5 (193) | Free | Games | ## More apps by BBG Entertainment GmbH - [Einstein™ Brain Training HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/einstein-brain-training-hd/id455578451) - [Einstein™ Brain Training](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/einstein-brain-training/id516023543) - [アインシュタインの脳トレ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id564147165) - [Boulder Dash 30th Ann. 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