Lode Runner

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL GAME

Step into the shoes of a daring treasure hunter determined to reclaim the Bungeling Empire’s stolen gold! Navigate 150 intricately designed screens of platforms, ladders, and ropes, all teeming with relentless robotic guards. With a quick tap of the fire button, dig traps in their path to send them tumbling, buying you the precious seconds you need to snatch every last nugget of gold. Precision timing and clever strategy are key, collect all the treasure on each screen to raise a ladder and advance to ever more challenging vaults.
As one of the earliest games to introduce a built-in level editor, this timeless classic empowers you to craft your own fiendish layouts without any programming know-how. Test your mettle against custom challenges or swap creations with friends for nearly endless replay value. Whether you’re reliving retro thrills or diving in for the first time, this iconic title promises addictive gameplay, brain-teasing puzzles, and hours of gold-grabbin’ fun.