Game Information

Original Release Date: October 01, 1984

Platforms: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, Android, Apple II, Arcade, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST/STE, BBC Microcomputer System, ColecoVision, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, FM-7, Game Boy, iOS, MSX, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC-8801, Wii, ZX Spectrum

Involved Companies: Micro Fun, Exidy, Electronic Arts, Victor Musical Industries, Orpheus Ltd, Data East, K-Tel International Ltd, First Star Software, TapStar Interactive, Tynesoft, Comptiq

Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Arcade

Summary: Boulder Dash was originally released in 1984 for Atari 8-bit computers. It was developed and published by First Star Software, and spawned a series of sequels, re-releases, and spinoffs. It also did a great deal to establish and influence the mining genre of video games, which can be seen in modern games such as Minecraft, Spelunky, and Terraria. The game is still available as a freemium mobile title developed by SoMa Play Inc for Android and iOS.