Swing the hook, snag the gold, beat the clock
A hook swings like a pendulum above an underground mine in Gold Miner, with gold nuggets, gems and worthless rocks buried below. One press sends it shooting down, and it drags back whatever it catches. Every level sets a money goal and a countdown, so you are always weighing one big, slow nugget against a few quick, small ones.
How to play Gold Miner
- Check the money goal and the countdown at the top of the screen as the level begins.
- Wait for the swinging hook to point at a target, then press to launch it.
- The hook grabs the first thing it touches and hauls it up; heavier items rise more slowly.
- Meet the money goal before the countdown ends to move on, or the game is over.
Controls
| Click / tap | Launch the hook |
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Tips to play better
- Grab gems whenever the hook swings over them; they are small targets but quick to bring up.
- Skip big rocks; they are heavy, slow to reel in and worth very little.
- Spend the first seconds of a level picking out the best targets instead of firing at whatever swings past.
- Items close to the surface come back quickest, so clear those when you need cash in a hurry.
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Gold Miner gameplay video
Gameplay recorded by the Vogimo team.
Gold Miner FAQ
What if I hook a rock by mistake in Gold Miner?
The hook still has to drag it all the way up, which costs precious seconds. A couple of slow rocks can be the difference between meeting the goal and missing it.
How do I know whether I am on track to clear a level?
Watch the money goal and the countdown at the top of the screen. If time is running low and you are far short, switch to quick, close grabs.
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