# Gold Miner. Classic

> Classic arcade game about mining gold and treasures with a claw. (iPhone/iPad app by lan ma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-miner-classic/id879076005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [lan ma](https://appshunter.io/developer/585908313)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 225 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-miner-classic/id879076005/reviews.md

## What is Gold Miner. Classic?

This is Gold Miner Classic version, Use your claw and reel to mine gold and other treasures out of the earth. Your claw will swing back and forth. Tap screen to lower it. Once it has grabbed something it will reel it up. Heavy objects like rocks and large pieces of gold will be harder to reel up. Grab bags contain random amounts of money, a strength power-up, or a stick of dynamite. Between levels you can buy items that can help you.

Collect the target amount of money by the end of the level. If you don't meet your goal by the end of the level it's game over. Your money carries over from one level to the next.

If you accidentally blow up everything on a level or you just feel like going on, you can press the "Exit Level" button. If you haven't met your level goal it will be game over.

## Key features

- Mine gold and treasures
- Use a swinging claw and reel
- Collect money to meet level goals
- Purchase helpful items
- Dynamite and strength power-ups

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-miner-classic/id879076005/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Bad Updated Version

*2020-03-29, version 6.3*

I love playing this game when I just need to pass the time, but then there was an update which completely changed the graphics. They should have just released the new version as GoldMiner 2.0 or something, so those people who loved the original could keep it.

### 5/5 — I love this game

*2020-01-25*

I play this game on my breaks, in bathroom, in-line at grocery store lol love it!

### 2/5 — The power ups don’t work

*2020-01-15, version 6.3*

Specifically the rock power up. Within the same round it will only multiply some of them, not all of them.

### 3/5 — Distractive

*2020-01-11, version 6.3*

I like the looks of the new objects but the gold when it bursts blocks the view of where to go. It doesn’t show what level I am on and even though you increase your speed the objects take just as long to get to the top...... not sure if I will play as much as before, sorry !

### 5/5 — Best game

*2019-12-31, version 6.3*

The Best games in the world is this game

### 2/5 — I want the original back.

*2019-12-30, version 6.3*

I’ve been playing this game for a couple years, and I enjoy it very much.  However, since the update, it hasn’t been as enjoyable.  Although the graphics are more interesting, there are parts that make me miss the previous version.   First, I can’t see my score; it’s mixed with the amount needed to pass the level, which I also can’t see.  The yellow color of the score and amount needed to pass, plus the amount received for gold, diamonds, etc., make it difficult if not impossible to read.   A different color would be better.  There is also no button to end the level, in case I finish early.   I would like to have the previous version back, or if there could be a way to switch back to it.  The previous version was more fun to play.

### 4/5 — Love this game!

*2019-12-17, version 6.2*

It's great fun until you get to 110,100, then it gets a lot harder!

### 5/5 — Great game

*2019-08-07, version 6.2*

Great game

### 5/5 — Challenging

*2019-02-26, version 6.2*

Very good game to pass time and to challenge your mental abilities.

### 5/5 — Just like when I was a kid

*2019-02-10, version 6.2*

The best

## Frequently asked questions about Gold Miner. Classic

### What is this app about?

This app is a classic arcade-style game where players use a claw and reel to mine gold and other treasures from the earth. The goal is to collect a target amount of money by the end of each level to advance.

### How do I play Gold Miner Classic?

Your claw swings back and forth. Tap the screen to lower it and grab items. Once an item is grabbed, it will reel it up. Heavier items like rocks and large gold pieces are harder to reel. Bags can contain money, power-ups, or dynamite.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What happens if I don't meet the level goal?

If you do not meet the target amount of money by the end of a level, it is game over. Your accumulated money carries over between levels, but failing to meet the goal resets your progress for that attempt.

### Can I buy items to help me in the game?

Yes, between levels, you have the opportunity to buy items that can assist you in your mining efforts. These items can help you overcome challenges and reach your money goals more effectively.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.3 — 2019-12-24

Improve UI design.
Add speed freature.
Add Christmas feature.
Fix bugs.

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