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The Mining Game

The Mining Game

Jigsaw Toy Factory · 1983
2–6120 min0+ yrs1.5/5 complexity6.0 BGG56KidsStrategy
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How do you play The Mining Game?

Each player starts with $20 million and acquires mining leases. With skillful exploration, deposits of metal are discovered. Players compete for the available contracts to mine and sell the metal they have discovered.

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The Mining Game box art
official art · Jigsaw Toy Factory

Each player starts with $20 million and acquires mining leases. With skillful exploration, deposits of metal are discovered. Players compete for the available contracts to mine and sell the metal they have discovered. Players encounter variable metal selling prices during the life of their mines. The player who manages his operation well and earns the most money is the winner. (summary from back of box)

From the front of the 1973 edition box: Devised by Dr. T. Jenkins, Senior Metalurgist Engineer with Australia's largest Mining Company. A combination of skill, luck and decision making is required to play the Mining Game, which, for the first time gives na insight into operations of the Mining Industry. Suitable for ages 12 years to adult.

game anatomy
Complexity1.5 / 5
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsStrategy
Play time
120 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
0+ yrs
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Q3How do you play The Mining Game?
The Mining Game is a economic game, for 2–6 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring trading. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Mining Game — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Mining Game support?
The Mining Game is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Mining Game take?
A game of The Mining Game takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Mining Game for?
The Mining Game is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is The Mining Game?
The Mining Game has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.5 out of 5.
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