# Gold and Goblins: Mining Games

> In this clicker miner game, merge goblin diggers, dig deep & upgrade goldminers!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redcell.goldandgoblins](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redcell.goldandgoblins)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.redcell.goldandgoblins`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AppQuantum
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 55,892,957
- **Rating:** 3.97 / 5 (494,569 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.49.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-09
- **First published:** 2020-09-16
- **Publisher country:** CY
- **Size:** 186 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redcell.goldandgoblins)
- **Website:** [https://redcellgames.com](https://redcellgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appquantum.com/privpolicy/](https://appquantum.com/privpolicy/)

## Description

Gold & Goblins: Mining Games is a charming idle clicker and tycoon simulator where you merge goblin diggers, upgrade goldminers, and dig deeper to unlock treasures. Combine lower-level goblins to form stronger teams, smash rocks to reveal rewards, collect special cards for powerful bonuses, and explore new mines and regions. With strategic merging, resource management, and regular idle events, the game blends casual play with long-term progression for a rewarding simulation experience.

Manage and optimize your mining empire on the go — progress continues while idle, perfect for quick sessions or longer play. Join the official communities for tips, giveaways, and support: Facebook, Discord, and Twitter. Whether you love merge mechanics, incremental idle games, or tycoon simulators, Gold & Goblins offers addictive growth, colorful goblin characters, and social features to show off your mining achievements.

## Rankings

- #2,758 — Overall
- #13 — Game simulation (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.redcell.goldandgoblins.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Review consensus is mixed: many players praise the core merge/idle gameplay and goblin visuals, but a large number criticize pervasive advertising and monetization practices. Several reviewers report bait-and-switch ads, intrusive ad frequency, and gameplay that does not match ads. Progress often hinges on purchases, with long waiting times and pay-to-progress mechanics. A subset still enjoys the game, but ads and paywalls significantly detract from the experience.

### Pros

- Fun merge/idle gameplay that many players enjoy
- Appealing goblin visuals/mining theme
- Positive reception including phrases like "great game"/"love it" from multiple reviews
- Optional ads for speed-ups/coins that can help progress without mandatory spending

### Cons

- Ads are misleading and not representative of actual gameplay (bait-and-switch)
- Excessive ads and intrusive ad behavior (frequent ads, redirects, missing close buttons)
- Monetization/pay-to-progress / pay-to-win (long waits, purchases required to progress, events pushing purchases)
- Repetitive or time-consuming progression with long waits between advances

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redcell.goldandgoblins)