MINES

MINES – Dig Deep. Think Fast. Claim the Crystals.

Beneath the surface, riches await.

In MINES, you step into the role of an ambitious miner racing against rivals to uncover and control the most valuable crystal veins. Every turn is a tactical decision: expand your operation, sabotage opponents, or push your luck for the perfect draw. One smart move can change everything—but so can one unexpected card.

The goal is simple:
Be the first player to collect 8 matching crystals and claim victory.
The path to get there? Never the same twice.

Fast Turns, Deep Strategy

MINES is a fast-paced tactical card game for 2–6 players, designed to be easy to learn yet full of meaningful decisions.

On your turn, you’ll:

Draw 2 crystal cards or 1 special card

Activate your mines to harvest crystals

Play powerful action cards to build, upgrade, steal, defend, or destroy

Manage your hand carefully—space is limited, and every card matters

With short turns and constant interaction, MINES keeps everyone engaged from start to finish.

Build and Upgrade Your Mines

Mines are the heart of the game.

Using special cards, you can:

Build mines of specific crystal types

Upgrade them up to level 3

Harvest more crystals every round as your mine grows

A level 1 mine produces 1 crystal per turn.
A level 3 mine produces 3 crystals per turn.

But beware—mines can be destroyed, changed, or blocked by opponents. Power attracts attention underground.

Tactical Cards That Change Everything

MINES features a wide range of special cards that create constant tension and interaction:

Pickaxes & Helmets – Expand your mining empire

Upgrades & Minecarts – Maximize production

TNT & Water Buckets – Destroy or protect mines in dramatic moments

Maps, Compasses & Scales – Adapt your strategy on the fly

Bags, Candles & Magnets – Steal, trade, scout, and outplay your rivals

Gold (Jokers) – Flexible, powerful, and always valuable

Some cards can even be played as quick actions, interrupting opponents at just the right moment.

Every round presents new tactical puzzles—and no two games ever feel the same.

High Interaction, No Downtime

Constant player interaction

Stealing, trading, blocking, and countering

Visible crystal collections keep tension high

A perfect balance of strategy, tactics, and luck

MINES rewards planning—but clever reactions and bold plays can turn the tables instantly.

What’s in the Box

90 Crystal Cards (6 colors)

70 Special Action Cards

12 Mine Cards

42 Combination / Objective Cards

Total: 214 cards

Everything you need for a complete, replayable experience.

Who Is MINES For?

✔ Fans of tactical card games
✔ Players who enjoy player interaction and mind games
✔ Groups looking for a fast, competitive experience
✔ Families and friends who want “one more round” energy

Playtime is quick, but the strategy runs deep.

About Froglint Games

Froglint Games Limited is an independent board game publisher and developer focused on original, immersive tabletop experiences. We design, develop, and own all of our creations—from first prototype to final product.

MINES is a passion project built through playtesting, iteration, and love for clever game design. By supporting this campaign, you’re helping an indie studio bring its vision to life.