# Gold and Goblins – Miner Games

> Dig, mine & be top idle tycoon

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529762599](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529762599)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1529762599`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AppQuantum Publishing Ltd
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (41,973 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.50.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-10
- **First published:** 2020-09-16
- **Size:** 291 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gold-and-goblins-miner-games/id1529762599)
- **Website:** [http://redcellgames.com](http://redcellgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appquantum.com/privpolicy/](https://appquantum.com/privpolicy/)

## Description

Gold & Goblins: Idle Games is an addictive idle tycoon simulator where you run a goblin mining operation. Upgrade your mine, merge goblins into stronger teams, and smash rocks to uncover treasure. Collect special cards to buff your goblins and expand into new mines and regions. Engage in limited-time idle events to boost production and grow your empire.

Designed for fans of idle simulators and tycoon games, this game blends strategic planning with simple, satisfying progression. Plan layouts, optimize resource flow, and watch your goblins work while you’re on the go. Join official communities, compete with friends, and prove you’re the ultimate mine manager.

## Rankings

- #7,406 — Overall
- #23 — Essential Idle Games
- #48 — publish
- #69 — right click

## Review summary

Overall sentiment is mixed: players like the idle, offline-friendly core and free-to-play accessibility, but many are frustrated by misleading ads, stale content, and monetization that pushes toward paying to progress. The most mentioned issues are that the ads don’t match the game, updates are infrequent and events repetitive, and progression is slow unless you spend money. This undermines the game’s appeal despite a fun core concept.

### Pros

- Fun idle game that's an enjoyable time-waster.
- Free-to-play friendly; you can have fun without spending money.
- Offline progress lets you earn while away from the game.

### Cons

- Ads do not reflect the actual gameplay; multiple reviews say ads misrepresent the game.
- Content updates are infrequent and events feel repetitive.
- Monetization is pay-to-win/paywalling progression; advancing often requires spending money.
- Progression is slow and time-consuming, with long waits to unlock upgrades.

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