Can I play Boulder Dash online for free?

Yes — you can play Boulder Dash right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.

Can I download Boulder Dash?

Yes, Boulder Dash is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.

What platform does Boulder Dash run on?

Boulder Dash is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1984.

When was Boulder Dash released?

Boulder Dash was released in 1984.

Who made Boulder Dash?

Boulder Dash was developed by First Star Software, Inc..

What genre is Boulder Dash?

Boulder Dash falls under: Logic.

How do I save my progress in Boulder Dash?

Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.

Is it legal to play Boulder Dash online here?

You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.

How do I control Boulder Dash?

The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.

Can I play Boulder Dash on mobile?

Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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1984 · Puzzle · First Star Software, Inc. · MS-DOS / PC

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Boulder Dash is a bona fide classic of the early home-computer age, created by Peter Liepa and Chris Gray and first published by First Star Software in 1984. Though it began on machines like the Atari 8-bit and Commodore 64, it spread to virtually every platform of the decade, the DOS PC included, and its core idea has echoed through puzzle games ever since. You control Rockford, a little prospector digging through underground caves to collect a quota of diamonds before a timer runs out.

The genius is in its physics. Boulders and gems obey gravity, so tunnelling beneath a rock sends it crashing down — potentially onto your head or onto an enemy. Clever players learn to trigger controlled avalanches, trap creatures that transform into diamonds, and thread paths through collapsing earth. What looks like a simple dig-and-collect game reveals itself as a tight, deterministic puzzle where every scoop of dirt has consequences. Its influence runs straight through to countless later titles, and even four decades on the original's blend of quick reflexes and spatial planning remains sharp, tense and endlessly replayable.

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Can I play Boulder Dash online for free?: Yes — you can play Boulder Dash right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.
Can I download Boulder Dash?: Yes, Boulder Dash is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.
What platform does Boulder Dash run on?: Boulder Dash is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1984.
When was Boulder Dash released?: Boulder Dash was released in 1984.
Who made Boulder Dash?: Boulder Dash was developed by First Star Software, Inc..
What genre is Boulder Dash?: Boulder Dash falls under: Logic.
How do I save my progress in Boulder Dash?: Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.
Is it legal to play Boulder Dash online here?: You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.
How do I control Boulder Dash?: The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.
Can I play Boulder Dash on mobile?: Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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Platform: MS-DOS / PC
Year: 1984
Developer: First Star Software, Inc.
Publisher: Prism Leisure Corporation Plc
Genre: Puzzle
Also known as: ボルダーダッシュ
Players: 1 hráč
License: Freeware

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Gaming platform: MS-DOS / PC_□✕

About the platform 1981–2000

For two decades MS-DOS was the main gaming platform on PCs. Games launched from the command line and used sound cards like Sound Blaster or AdLib. DOS is the home of legends such as Doom, Prince of Persia and Commander Keen.

Maker: IBM PC / Microsoft · Years: 1981–2000

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Recommended controls: These games are controlled with the keyboard (see the controls table next to the game). A USB joystick/gamepad can make some titles more comfortable, but is not required.

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