[October 14, 2014]

Boulder Dash® - 30th Anniversary™ Now Available Exclusively on the App Store from TapStar Interactive & First Star Software

Dig your way through more than 200 levels in a special 30th Anniversary sequel to the legendary best selling action puzzler, Boulder Dash®. Now available on the App Store for iPhone (News - Alert), iPad and iPod touch, Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary is free to download and play with additional content available for In-App Purchase.

Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary reunites the two original creators of the classic hit - TapStar co-founder Chris Gray and Peter Liepa - for the first time since the iconic Rockford™ character was first introduced in 1984. Co-publisher First Star Software, Inc. and developers Katsu Entertainment and SoMa Play also contributed to the game's design and development.

When the game begins, you play as the protagonist, Rockford, facing a slew of new and exciting challenges as you dig through spectacular caves with 3D elements. Avoid falling boulders, discover treasure chests and potent power-ups, collect valuable gems and avoid nefarious enemies along the way as you search for the exit before time runs out.

"We stayed true to the classic 2D style gameplay of Boulder Dash, but utilized the Unity engine to make it look like a modern 3D game," said Chris Gray, founder and CEO of TapStar Interactive. "We want to respect our die hard fans by giving them the classic strategy, action and puzzles that they love - and still utilize all the great new technology that appeals to younger generations that have never played Boulder Dash before."

Features Include:

• Loads of Content - 220 levels and 11 worlds to start!
  • Never-before-seen worlds and creatures designed with 3D elements and animations
  • Two Halloween-themed worlds with a combined 40 levels, featuring bats, ghosts, demons and more spooky surprises!
• Designed in 2.5D - In order to retain the flavor and feel of the original, the game was designed in a distinct visual style that is played in 2 dimensions but looks 3-dimensional
• Free to play - A generous amount of gameplay (160 levels) available for free. More than 60 new levels available for purchase, including re-mastered versions of the original 1984 caves.
• Acessible - Appeals to moderate gamers (age 10+), as well as core gamers who will find it challenging to achieve 3 stars on all levels.
• Exceptional Replay-ability - Advanced physics and dynamically changing levels allow for endless playability
• Beautiful 3D graphics and animations - Built with the Unity Engine
• New gem combos, treasure chests, rare collectibles and valuable power-ups!
• GameCenter integration
• Cave packs, featuring exclusive worlds and characters, available for in-app-purchase
• Nine playable characters including classics like Rockford™ and Crystal™
• First Boulder Dash game ever to include diagonal walls and movement, creating ramps

Press Resources:
TapStar Website: www.tapstargames.com
TapStar on Twitter: @tapstargames
TapStar on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tapstargames
TapStar on Instagram: TapstarGames
Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary on the App Store: http://bit.ly/1wwWFa9
Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary Press kit (including artwork and videos): http://bit.ly/1w5a5vO

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