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ColecoVision · Puzzle
Boulder Dash
Certified classic
| System | ColecoVision |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | First Star Software |
| Publisher | Micro Fun |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Boulder Dash |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Boulder Dash is a puzzle game released for the ColecoVision, developed by First Star Software and published by Micro Fun.
Among the 5 ColecoVision puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Boulder Dash series. The series also appears on other systems with Boulder Dash (NES) and Boulder Dash (C64).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the ColecoVision's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Boulder Dash is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Boulder Dash walkthroughs & guides
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Playing ColecoVision games today
The ColecoVision's library is small but rich in faithful coin-op conversions, and homebrew developers still release new cartridges for it today.
Boulder Dash FAQ
Who made Boulder Dash?
It was developed by First Star Software and published by Micro Fun.
Is Boulder Dash multiplayer?
No. Boulder Dash is a single-player game.
How long does Boulder Dash take to play?
As a puzzle game, Boulder Dash typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Boulder Dash on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.