Mining-themed games are available as board games, video games, and card/party games, often using mining or block-building mechanics.
Common components include a rulebook/instructions, cards or decks, game boards, cloth bags or trays, collectible tokens or stones, and various markers. Some card games include multiple or oversized decks.
Mining-themed games frequently promote problem solving, strategic thinking, and resource management; depending on the format, they can also support social skills, creative thinking, and basic motor skills.
Mining video games are released on consoles and handheld systems in physical formats and on personal computers as digital downloads.
Many mining video games offer both local and online multiplayer. Some support cross-device play, and player counts can scale from small local groups up to much larger online audiences.
