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Boulder Dash 30th AnniversaryNewsNew Hardcore Mode!
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New Hardcore Mode!

Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary · published 29 Aug 2016, 23:33 UTC

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Hi Boulder Dash fans!

We've added a new Hardcore Mode to the game. In the early Boulder Dash games, players could get crushed and killed by falling gems (in addition to boulders.) We're bringing that back in Hardcore Mode! We're also turning off mid-level continues for an added challenge.

This game may look friendly, but look out!

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