# Myrddin

> Digital recreation of the classic 1970s handheld electronic game Merlin. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Lundgren.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myrddin/id419224103 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Lundgren](https://appshunter.io/developer/404654921)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Music, Puzzle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myrddin/id419224103/reviews.md

## What is Myrddin?

The classic handheld game, back in the palm of your hand.

A faithful reproduction of the late-'70s bestseller Merlin, with all six of the original games:

• Tic-Tac-Toe
• Music Machine
• Echo
• Blackjack 13
• Magic Square
• Mindbender

## Key features

- Faithful reproduction of original game
- Six classic games included
- Tic-Tac-Toe
- Music Machine
- Blackjack 13
- Mindbender

## Chart rankings

- #60 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myrddin/id419224103/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2025-12-19*

Great implementation.  Sometimes it crashes during games of blackjack 13. Please fix if you can.

### 4/5 — Thanks for the memories

*2025-08-01, version 2.0*

I’m so glad somebody finally made an ambulator for this game. Merlin was one of the first electronic games I got for Christmas back in 1977 and this video version of it is actually pretty good considering that, I’m using a touchscreen which is very difficult, but also, I’m grateful and pleasantly surprised that they kept most of the original sound for the game except for the lose sound is slightly different, but not enough to distract from the game. I would love it if this developer could now take it a step further and create emulation for the master Merlin, which came out in 1982. That game had nine games and the color of it would be blue, I suspect that the coding for that game would be harder. I also appreciate the fact that it must’ve taken some doing to get the coding for this game up and running and I note very pleasantly that the reaction time between the time you touch the keypad to the time that the game reacts is quite seamless and is a model for game developers. Usually the simplest coding is the best. Thank you and please create more games like this. You’re actually helping somebody with multiple disabilities. Thank you and keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — Awesome App

*2024-05-16, version 2.0*

My father had a Merlin, and today it stopped working completely. I was devastated, but this app kept it alive. Thanks so much!

### 5/5 — Love this!

*2024-02-22, version 2.0*

I still have my original Merlin and it works but having it on my phone is awesome! Be sure to take your phone off silent mode to get the sound effects!

### 5/5 — Sound works

*2024-02-20, version 2.0*

Finally got the sound to work.

### 5/5 — Users - unsilence your phone!

*2023-12-13, version 2.0*

It works beautifully! I had the same issue, no sound, so I 'played' with my settings on my IPhone 13 Pro. Come to find out, it was because I had the toggle on the side of my phone set to 'silence' and it fixed the audio issue. This app plays just like the old Merlin game. So excited!

### 5/5 — Niche nostalgia

*2023-12-08, version 2.0*

I am so happy right now. I have such fond feelings of this game from my childhood, but no one else even remembers it. Is good to see I’m not actually the only one and I didn’t dream it.

### 1/5 — No sound!?

*2023-10-18, version 2.0*

I read that the no sound issue was fixed so I purchased. No sound on my iPhone 13.

### 1/5 — No Sound

*2023-02-07, version 2.0*

Just bought this game. There is no sound.

I sent the above review and still no one has helped with issue or provided a refund. Not apple or the app developer. No way to contact app developer.

### 5/5 — Wow!! Just wow!!

*2022-12-20, version 2.0*

Thank you so much for creating this game. It has such amazing nostalgic value, I can’t even describe how much it took me back to my childhood!! Not sure what some of the other reviewers were referring to regarding the sound. Perhaps, there were some issues with previous versions, but not this one!! It is exactly as I remember it. I just thought I’d share that for some strange reason, I am able to remember the button presses based on the existing light patterns that quickly allow me to win Magic Square. I’m not sure how, but my mind and fingers know exactly which buttons to push to get the square to form. Bizarre!! Oh, did I say, “Thank you?” LOL!!! ❤️

## Frequently asked questions about Myrddin

### What is this app?

This app is a faithful digital recreation of the classic late-1970s handheld electronic game, Merlin. It brings the original gameplay experience back to your mobile device.

### What games are included?

The app includes all six original games from the classic Merlin: Tic-Tac-Toe, Music Machine, Echo, Blackjack 13, Magic Square, and Mindbender.

### How much does the app cost?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What kind of games can I play?

You can play a variety of classic electronic games, including strategy games like Tic-Tac-Toe and Magic Square, a card game like Blackjack 13, a musical game called Music Machine, and a logic puzzle called Mindbender.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2016-03-21

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated for iOS 9.

### 1.0 — 2011-02-15

No release notes.

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