Gold Miner
One claw, one minute and a mine full of gold. Can you hit the target before the clock runs out?
Gold Miner is a free arcade game you can play instantly in your web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with no download and no sign-up. Drop the swinging claw to grab gold, diamonds and mystery bags. Hit the money target in 60 seconds and shop for dynamite.
- Genre
- Arcade, Casual
- Controls
- Tap to drop the claw; Dynamite button
- Plays on
- Phone, tablet and computer
- Price
- Free, no account needed
How to play Gold Miner
The claw swings from side to side above the mine. Tap anywhere, or press Space or the down arrow, to drop it. It shoots out in a straight line and grabs the first thing it touches, then the miner winds it back up. Each level lasts 60 seconds. Reach the money target shown at the top before time runs out to move on to the next level.
What's in the mine
| Item | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Small gold | $50 | Light |
| Medium gold | $100 | Medium |
| Big gold | $500 | Very heavy |
| Diamond | $600 | Very light |
| Small rock | $20 | Heavy |
| Big rock | $11 | Very heavy |
| Mystery bag | Cash, dynamite or a strength boost | Light |
| Mole | $2, or $602 if it is carrying a diamond | Light |
| TNT barrel | Explodes and destroys everything near it | None |
Heavy things reel in slowly and eat into your time, so a big rock can cost you a whole level. Moles appear from level 3 and wander through the tunnels. TNT appears from level 4.
Dynamite and the shop
If you grab something you don't want, tap the Dynamite button (or press the up arrow) while it is being reeled in to blow it up. The claw comes back empty and fast. After each level you pass, the shop offers three of these items:
- Dynamite: one more stick to use.
- Strength drink: reel everything in faster for the next level.
- Lucky clover: mystery bags hold more money and more surprises.
- Rock collector's book: rocks are worth three times as much.
- Diamond polish: diamonds are worth $300 more.
Prices change every time. Spending lowers your money, and each target counts your total money, so only buy what will earn more than it costs.
Tips
- Time your drop. Drop just before the claw points at the item you want: it keeps swinging while you think.
- Grab the big gold early. It takes a while to reel in, so do it while there is plenty of time.
- Avoid rocks. They are slow and almost worthless. Use dynamite if you catch a big one.
- Watch the moles. A mole carrying a diamond is worth $602. Wait for it to walk into the path of the claw.
Questions
Is Gold Miner free?
Yes. Play in your browser on phone, tablet or computer with nothing to download. Your best money and best level are saved in your browser.
Is this the original Gold Miner?
It is our own version of the classic claw-grab game, with its own art, items and shop.
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