Disclaimer: Gameloft no longer supports version 1.8.1. The servers for leaderboards and daily events are offline. You cannot transfer progress to the current game.
For Android Users: Since Minion Rush 1.8.1 is an older version, it is not available on the Google Play Store. You must sideload the APK. Minion Rush 1.8.1
For iOS Users: Unfortunately, you are out of luck. Apple’s strict app signing requirements and the removal of legacy 32-bit app support mean that Minion Rush 1.8.1 cannot run on any modern iPhone (iOS 11+). The only way to play it on Apple hardware is via a jailbroken device on iOS 6 or 7. Disclaimer: Gameloft no longer supports version 1
The Ethical Note: While downloading an old APK of a free game is legally gray, distributing cracked versions of paid content is illegal. Since Minion Rush has always been free-to-play (with optional IAPs), most developers tolerate archival of old builds as long as you aren't hacking server-side currencies. For iOS Users: Unfortunately, you are out of luck
Game: Despicable Me: Minion Rush
Version: 1.8.1
Platform: iOS, Android, Windows Phone (at the time)
Release Period: Early 2015
Genre: Endless runner
This version was a significant update focusing on new locations, event integration, and performance improvements.
Game: Despicable Me: Minion Rush
Version: 1.8.1
Platform: iOS / Android / Windows Phone
Release Period: ~November–December 2013
Developer: Gameloft
Publisher: Gameloft (under license from Illumination Entertainment)