Gold Dig

挖金 (Lode Runner) is a puzzle-platformer game where the player controls a runner character who must collect diamonds and escape to the surface of a level by digging through ground and dodging falling rocks. Gameplay features scrolling levels, digging mechanics to create paths, and platforming elements to reach the exit. The story is simple: the player is a miner who finds diamonds and must escape danger. Characters include the player runner, diamond items, and rock obstacles. It stands out for its innovative level design with a level editor, high replayability, and massive popularity on Famicom (over 1.5 million sales in Japan), influencing later platformers and puzzle games.