# The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s — Goldbergs official idle game. > 80s themed idle tap game about becoming popular in high school. (iPhone/iPad app by Eastside Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-goldbergs-back-to-the-80s/id1479487519 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Eastside Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/498050264) - Category: Games, Adventure, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,430 App Store ratings · 208 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 199 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-05-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-goldbergs-back-to-the-80s/id1479487519/reviews.md ## What is The Goldbergs? NOTE: The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s requires minimum iPhone 6 and iPad mini 4 or above to play. We’re currently working to support more devices, stay tuned! Help Adam, Barry, and Erica Goldberg get to the top of their school’s “Cool List” and become the most popular kids in town! The official idle tap game of The Goldbergs hit comedy TV show. The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s is an idle game where you build your popularity by managing the social life of the Goldbergs teenagers Adam, Barry and Erica in the 80s. Tap to collect Cool Points, make Friends, and become totally popular in this narrative driven idle game! Upgrade and automate your idle hangouts to shoot straight to the top of the teenage food chain in Jenkintown! Were you ever popular in high school? Ever make it to the top of the Cool List? Now's your chance! As the true king or queen of the social ladder, you'll collect and upgrade characters straight from the TV show and boost your cool rating to open new hangouts. Get new characters by collecting cards, then level them up by collecting nostalgic 80s themed items like vhs tapes, arcade tokens, and sunglasses! Your cool rating is key to completing the idle game popularity challenges and climbing the Cool List! But don't get too comfortable at the top - your beloved "smother" Beverly is always trying to "help" and one wrong step will leave you embarrassed by your parents, at the bottom of the cool list! You'll go from ruling the mall to hiding out in the computer lab faster than you can say "gag me with a spoon"! Tap your way through 80s themed arcade stye boss fights against Beverly, Murray, and even Coach Mellor. As hard as you try to be cool, you'll lose it all at the end of each episode. But don’t have a cow, you’ll be rewarded with some choice 80s nostalgia to decorate your bedroom! IDLE ADVENTURE SET IN THE 80s WITH NEVER ENDING FUN Follow hilariously relatable characters through comedic cutscenes with plotlines and characters straight from the tv show. Relive the life you had, or wish you had as a teenager in the 80s. Whenever you need your 80s fix, new stories and live-events are always being added to The Goldbergs idle game! TAKE PART IN 80s THEMED LIVE EVENTS Ramp the nostalgia levels to the max with free and addicting time-limited events. Think you can jump to the top of the Cool List by becoming the Smashball campion? Can you defeat your enemies to rule the arcade? Play and tap through hilarious live events to win prizes that will help you become the coolest teenager in school. WHO NEEDS MONEY? MAKE FRIENDS AND BECOME POPULAR Click and tap to build and manage activities alongside Jenkintown's radical residents. From classic 80s activities like Hanging at the Mall or watching The Big Game to others straight from “The Goldbergs” TV show like Smashball and 80s Movie Parodies! FREE IDLE TYCOON FUN Join in the tap and idle games fun where you collect cards and characters to boost your cool rating. Too lazy to work? No duh, so are we! Join in the idle game fun when you collect cards and characters to automate your hangouts. The game plays itself while you're away! Become a true idle tycoon. Join the The Goldbergs' Adam, Erica, and Barry on a quest to be cool and relive a world of acid-washed jeans, giant cell phones, and huge hair! --------------- The Goldbergs TM & © 2020 Sony Pictures Television Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please note that The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s is free-to-play experience (F2P), but some game items are available for purchase using real money. Contact Us - goldbergsgame@lumen.games Terms of Service - https://service-terms.eastsidegames.com Privacy Policy - https://privacy-policy.eastsidegames.com/ ## Key features - Idle tap gameplay - Build popularity - Upgrade hangouts - Collect characters and cards - 80s themed live events - Narrative-driven story ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Tiny Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Event Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time | | Event Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time | | Event Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time | | Event Best Deal Offer | $4.99 | one-time | | Event Best Deal Offer | $9.99 | one-time | | Event Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time | | Event Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time | | Event Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time | | Event Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time | | Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of The Goldbergs? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Fun and addictive game - 👍 Great graphics and storylines - 👍 Captures the essence of the TV show - 👍 Friendly and responsive customer service **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues - 💰 Aggressive monetization through ads and in-app purchases - 🕰️ Slow progress and high upgrade costs - 🐛 Bugs and glitches in recent updates **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes on loading screen - Rewards not registering properly - Connectivity issues during events - Saved progress not carrying over between devices **Most requested features** - More frequent content updates - Improved balance between free and paid progression - Ability to skip ads - Multiplayer or social features ## Recent user reviews (10 of 208) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-goldbergs-back-to-the-80s/id1479487519/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Was great at first *2026-03-24, version 3.5.2671* Completely unusable now, any time I try to watch ads for rewards it’s just an endless black screen. Glitches out like crazy and makes my phone overheat in 2 minute of playing ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-05-18* Can’t fault a single thing about it. The graphics are amazing so is the plot of the game. It uses real Goldberg episodes in the cut scenes. You can gain points even without your device being on! Finally (although there is much more to say) it has side games that you can play battling with other people to get the most points. Get this game! And watch the tv show (The Goldbergs). ### 5/5 — Big fish *2025-05-07, version 3.4.2619* I love it ### 2/5 — Fun game! *2025-05-06* This is a very fun “idle” game! Anyone who is a Goldnerd ( fan of the Goldbergs tv show) will be happy with this game … and even those who aren’t should enjoy playing it! It represents the show and what it is all about very well and is easy to understand/ play. Any issues I have had (well, the one issue in the year I have been playing) have been addressed quickly and with a friendly customer service attitude. Highly recommend playing this game to anyone looking for a fun way to pass the time, as you can be in playing or set things up to run and let it go. Good job well done to the cool kids running things for Goldbergs Back to the 80’s! Sadly this game has been in a status of “ coming out with more levels soon “ for almost a year now…Pity, was fun to play until it became only the ‘events’ that are playable- and they changed them up so if you don’t pay to play you are a LOT less likely to rank high enough to matter as far as winning anything. Let us know something Devs- no update, update in a month from now, a year from now…??? **Developer response:** Hello, Teh Fiddy! Thanks for your kind words. We're truly glad you're enjoying the game. We are always doing our best to make it great for all the fans. Come join our community at facebook.com/goldbergsgame and let us know how we can make the game even better for players like you. Have a nice play! ### 2/5 — Love this game *2025-01-10, version 3.3.2511* I’ve been playing since the beginning and this game is great My only reason it’s not five stars is too many ads But I will say customer service is extremely helpful, friendly and responsive I had a glitch and sent them an email and they were all over it. Had a patch the next day and they contacted me to make sure everything was working ok I’m editing this to 2 stars. The ads have gotten increasingly ridiculous not only a lot longer but you have to push X Then done then X. Then done and so forth Several times now. NOW I HAVE TO SPEND (MUCH)MORE TIME WATCHING ADS THAN ACTUALLY PLAYING THE GAME Come on people enough is enough ### 1/5 — No response from customer support *2024-08-28, version 3.3.2511* Game has not worked in a week. I’ve tried to chat and email support with no response. Where’s the customer service? ### 3/5 — good story *2024-08-26, version 3.3.2511* good story but if you not into cutscene after cutscene after next loool this isnt the game. its lore for those who care, i never watched the goldbergs so i dont know anything of what’s happening ### 1/5 — HEY! *2024-08-23, version 3.3.2511* Stupid ads keep locking the game up! I was loving this— hating this now! I can’t even play it! ### 1/5 — Sigmabludohio24 *2024-07-23, version 3.2.2491* Don’t ever make a game again blud😭🙏 ### 1/5 — Loved this game… *2024-05-01, version 3.1.2478* But it no longer works ## Frequently asked questions about The Goldbergs ### What is The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s about? This is an official idle tap game based on The Goldbergs TV show. Players help Adam, Barry, and Erica Goldberg become the most popular kids in school by managing their social lives, earning 'Cool Points,' and climbing the 'Cool List' in a fun 80s setting. ### What are the key features of this idle game? Key features include tapping to collect 'Cool Points,' making friends, upgrading and automating idle hangouts, collecting and leveling up characters from the TV show, and participating in 80s themed live events and boss fights. ### Is this game free to play? The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These can be used to acquire items or boosts that help players progress faster or enhance their gameplay experience. ### What devices are supported by The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s? The game currently requires a minimum of iPhone 6 and iPad mini 4 or above to play. The developers are actively working to expand device compatibility and recommend staying tuned for updates. ### What kind of 80s nostalgia can I expect? The game is packed with 80s nostalgia, featuring iconic items like VHS tapes, arcade tokens, and sunglasses for character upgrades. You'll also encounter 80s themed activities, movie parodies, and arcade-style boss fights, all set to a backdrop of relatable teenage life from the era. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.5.2671 — 2025-10-16 Hey Goldbergs fans, we’re going back to the 80s for even more fun! New in this release: - Several technical improvements & bugfixes Have fun and join our community at http://www.facebook.com/goldbergsgame and let us know how we can make the game even better for you! ### 3.5.2657 — 2025-10-13 Hey Goldbergs fans, we’re going back to the 80s for even more fun! New in this release: - Fixed purchases and subscription not working - Several technical improvements & bugfixes Have fun and join our community at http://www.facebook.com/goldbergsgame and let us know how we can make the game even better for you! ### 3.5.2650 — 2025-10-10 Hey Goldbergs fans, we’re going back to the 80s for even more fun! New in this release: - Several technical improvements & bugfixes Have fun and join our community at http://www.facebook.com/goldbergsgame and let us know how we can make the game even better for you! ### 3.5.2649 — 2025-10-09 Hey Goldbergs fans, we’re going back to the 80s for even more fun! New in this release: - Several technical improvements & bugfixes Have fun and join our community at http://www.facebook.com/goldbergsgame and let us know how we can make the game even better for you! ### 3.4.2619 — 2025-02-07 Hey Goldbergs fans, we’re going back to the 80s for even more fun! New in this release: - New Special Events - Updated versions of many SDKs - Several technical improvements & bugfixes Have fun and join our community at http://www.facebook.com/goldbergsgame and let us know how we can make the game even better for you! ## Apps similar to The Goldbergs | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-miner-tycoon-gold-digger/id1116645064) | 4.7 (859,438) | Free | Games | | [Business Tycoon: Idle Clicker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/business-tycoon-idle-clicker/id6447099414) | 4.6 (2,897) | Free | Games | | [Idle Lumber Empire - Wood Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-lumber-empire-wood-game/id1552153525) | 4.6 (106,909) | Free | Games | | [Deep Town: Mining Idle Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-town-mining-idle-games/id1202240058) | 4.8 (11,620) | Free | Games | | [Idle Office Tycoon-Money game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-office-tycoon-money-game/id1617250285) | 4.8 (55,770) | Free | Games | | [From Zero to Hero: Idle game!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/from-zero-to-hero-idle-game/id1321606577) | 4.8 (292,014) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Eastside Games - [Trailer Park Boys Greasy Money](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailer-park-boys-greasy-money/id1087557519) - [Always Sunny: Gang Goes Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/always-sunny-gang-goes-mobile/id1417380044) - [ARCHER: DANGER PHONE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archer-danger-phone/id1455510886) - [TPB Greasy Money Sticker Pack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpb-greasy-money-sticker-pack/id1489239885) - [Funko Pop! 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