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2011 Ranked #18,295

Mine Shift

This abstract tile-rotation game has miners turn board sections to open routes and move their gemstone through a blocked shaft. Every rotation can create a path for you or shut one against your opponent, making mobility a direct contest.

Abstract Abstract Strategy Maze Map Deformation Modular Board

Players

2-4

Play time

Not listed

Age

8+

Complexity

1.17/5

Rating

5.79

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.4/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 4.1/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.6/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.4/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.7/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

How can you forge ahead through the jeweled walls of the mine shaft? Shift them!

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How can you forge ahead through the jeweled walls of the mine shaft? Shift them! Rotate a game tile a quarter turn to move the mine wall and allow your gemstone access. Or rotate tiles to prevent your opponent from moving. There are walls everywhere, but strategic miners can successfully make their way through to the other side. With 27 game board tiles, the set-ups are unlimited for a brand new game every time you play. 2 players.

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Play and group

Players
2–4
Best with
2
Play time
20 min
Age
8+
Complexity
1.2/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

1
John Forte, Jr.

Artists

1
John Forte, Jr.

Publishers

1
MindWare

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