# Emerald Mine

> Classic underground gem collection puzzle game with hazards and over 6,000 levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Les Bird.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerald-mine/id448002032 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Les Bird](https://appshunter.io/developer/398917210)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerald-mine/id448002032/reviews.md

## What is Emerald Mine?

Emerald Mine for iOS. Based on the Rocks N Diamonds codebase but only includes the Emerald Mine levels.

Game Center global high scores.

In Emerald Mine you play as a miner trapped deep underground. Your objective is to collect the minimum number of gems to open the exit portals. Explore the caves to find all the gems and try to avoid the hazards which include exploding bugs, tanks, aliens and acid pools. Be careful of falling boulders and debris as they will crush you.

Relive the classic Amiga game, Emerald Mine. This is a fan port of the game updated to play on all iOS devices. All classic art and sounds are included as well as the original levels for Emerald Mine 1, 2 and 3 plus some bonus levels from the Emerald Mine archive. In total there are more than 6,000 levels.

Swipe on the right half of the screen to move your character. Tap and hold on the left side then swipe on the right side to grab a nearby block.

MFi controllers supported

## Key features

- Collect gems to open exit portals
- Avoid hazards: bugs, tanks, aliens, acid
- Over 6,000 classic levels
- MFi controller support
- Game Center high scores
- Touchscreen controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerald-mine/id448002032/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t get passed level 7

*2023-11-02, version 2.30*

Don’t bother can’t get passed level 7……DELETE

### 4/5 — This is a really great port!

*2023-09-30*

Only thing is I feel like it would be better if it had an on screen gamepad because it’s a little difficult to just swipe where you want to go

### 1/5 — E. Mine

*2022-03-03*

Doesn’t work well on iPad. Figure doesn’t move along.

**Developer response:** Swipe up/down/left/right on the right side of the screen to move the player or use a game controller. To grab a nearby square tap and hold the left side of the screen and swipe up/down/left/right on the right side.

### 1/5 — Impossible on an iPad

*2019-08-04, version 1.6*

Played this game a million times on Amiga with joystick.   Million times on PC with keyboard.  Love the game.  I haven’t a clue how to play on iPad.  How do you make the little miner move?  Swiping doesn’t work.  Tapping screen to locate miner doesn’t work.   Useless.  Needs more work to be offered as a touchscreen game.

### 3/5 — Snap does not work

*2019-01-31*

The Snap does not work on iPhone?

### 2/5 — WAY too hard to control...

*2018-09-16*

but looks just like I remember it from my Amiga days...
 It’s a shame.

### 5/5 — Wow! Really nice!

*2018-01-03*

Such a flawless recreation of a great game that was long lost!

### 2/5 — Ok

*2015-10-02, version 1.5*

Too hard to control. No puzzle to it, just collect the emeralds :-/

### 1/5 — ugh

*2015-09-20, version 1.5*

level 7 is literally impossible to beat, it would be nice if I could at least skip to the next level but I can't even to that

### 1/5 — Can't be played - controls incomplete

*2014-06-28*

You can't win any hard levels as the controls are poorly thought out. You must be able to stand still and remove sand beside you. Too bad, I used to have this game, I love it, but it's unplayable in its current form

## Frequently asked questions about Emerald Mine

### What is Emerald Mine?

Emerald Mine is a classic puzzle game where you play as a miner trapped underground. Your goal is to collect a minimum number of gems to open the exit portals while avoiding various hazards like exploding bugs, tanks, aliens, acid pools, and falling debris.

### What are the key features of Emerald Mine?

Key features include collecting gems to progress, navigating over 6,000 levels from Emerald Mine 1, 2, 3, and bonus archives, avoiding numerous hazards, supporting MFi controllers, and competing on Game Center global high scores.

### How much does Emerald Mine cost?

Based on the provided information, Emerald Mine is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Emerald Mine compatible with?

Emerald Mine is available for iOS devices. It has been updated to play on all iOS devices, including support for MFi controllers.

### What is the gameplay like in Emerald Mine?

Gameplay involves strategic movement and action. You swipe on the right half of the screen to move your character and tap and hold on the left side while swiping on the right to grab nearby blocks. The objective is to collect gems and reach the exit while surviving environmental dangers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.30 — 2020-07-13

Upgraded to latest Rocks N Diamonds codebase - V4.1.4.2

### 1.6 — 2017-11-28

WARNING! save file format has changed. Saved data from original Emerald Mine will be lost. Sorry :(
Rocks N Diamonds game but with only Emerald Mine level sets
Complete rebuild using Rocks N Diamonds codebase
Thousands of levels from the Emerald Mine archive
Updated to support all new iOS devices

### 1.5 — 2012-01-16

- add support for the 60beat GamePad

### 1.4 — 2011-08-15

- fixed bug when laying down dynamite using arcade style controllers

### 1.3 — 2011-08-03

- added dialog for calibrating dpad
- added grab button for "touch" control mode
- greatly improved touch controls (multitouch)
- cleaned up menu navigation using alternate control types
- default control method is now "touch" mode
- added scaling for iPhone screen size
- can now start game from cave/world select menu options

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All apps by Les Bird: https://appshunter.io/developer/398917210

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