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Ursa Miner
2017
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- 2–4 players
- 30–40 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
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Ursa Miner is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Eli Kosminsky and Michael Batista and its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Modular Board.
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About the game
It’s time to dig into Mount Honeycomb! Mine deep into the mountain to find delicious honey, and add more bears to your team. Keep an eye out for valuable royal jelly along the way- whoever mines the most will be crowned king or queen of Mount Honeycomb! Hurry though, because time is short, and once the mountain crumbles, it’s time to go home. Look out while you mine though because other bears are on your tail. You’ll need to dodge their tricks, use your equipment, and even withstand earthquakes to be victorious! Ursa Miner is a 30 minute, family-friendly game for 2 to 4 players. The game takes place in a 3-layered mountain of tiles- as you play the game, you’ll reveal more tiles to mine. You’ll also break down the mountain as you play, so watch your step! A randomized board setup means that no two games will play out the same way, and the mountain will crumble differently every time. Each turn, players will perform two actions with each of their bears. All bears can move to an adjacent hex, and work together to mine adjacent tiles. Tiles are worth honey, which are used to buy more bears and play bonus cards, or royal jelly, which are used as victory points. As bears mine deeper in the mountain, the tiles will get more valuable, but also more difficult to mine. Players draw bonus cards into their hand at the end of each turn, which move tiles and bears around the mountain, and foil your opponent's plans. When the deck runs out, the game ends, and the player with the most royal jelly wins!
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Questions and answers
Ursa Miner supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Ursa Miner is 30–40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ursa Miner for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ursa Miner has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ursa Miner belongs to these categories: Animals. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Ursa Miner are: Eli Kosminsky and Michael Batista. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Ursa Miner as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.