The fourth entry in the Boulder Dash series, Boulder Dash Construction Kit (1986) gives fans a new set of challenges along with the tools to create their own. The game includes 15 brand-new levels featuring the return of series staples like fireflies, butterflies, growing amoebas, enchanted walls, and, of course, the titular boulders. New obstacles introduced here include titanium (indestructible) walls, growing walls, and slime—an element that allows boulders and diamonds to fall through at unpredictable speeds. The hallmark feature of this installment is its built-in level editor, enabling players to design, save, and sequence custom caves into full game experiences. This opened the door for endless replayability and creativity, as players could tune the difficulty or invent completely new scenarios using the familiar mechanics. While newcomers to the series may find the default levels daunting, the construction tools allow even novices to ease into the mechanics by building their own simpler challenges. For long-time fans of Rockford’s adventures, Boulder Dash Construction Kit added fresh twists while handing over the reins to the players themselves.

Another title from First Star Software, and in the midst of a 40th anniversary revival, all of this IP is now part of BBG Entertainment. Please see our Licensor page for more details.