Mines of Dalarnia (DAR)
Mines of Dalarnia is an engaging action-adventure game featuring procedurally generated levels. In this game, players explore various terrains, mine for resources, and combine in-game items to enhance their skills and equipment. The goal is to uncover the secrets of the Mines of Dalarnia universe while searching for rare relics and artifacts. Players can also team up with friends to conquer monsters and gather rare resources.
Game structure and features
User-owned game assets
Mines of Dalarnia is a game where users own all assets, which are represented as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). These NFTs can be exported and traded on open markets, with all transactions recorded on the blockchain. The game also features a native token, DAR, which serves as both the governance token and the currency for upgrading tools and trading in marketplaces.
| Ticker | DAR |
| Category | Gaming (GameFi) |
| Website | https://www.minesofdalarnia.com/ |
| @MinesOfDalarnia | |
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Overview of gameplay
Mines of Dalarnia is primarily a single-player game. Players can own maps and earn income by allowing others to mine on them. The game is presented as a side-view explorer and digging experience where players navigate through caverns, mine for resources, and battle underground creatures. Each session lasts about five minutes due to the initial oxygen tank capacity, which can be upgraded. Equipment can also be upgraded to access new areas and overcome challenges.
Player-owned maps and gameplay
Player owned maps
The game features player-owned maps. Players can bid on plots that appear in the market, with the winning bidder gaining ownership. Plots can be kept for personal use or rented out to other players. Each plot has a limited number of uses and can be enhanced through refinery upgrades to extend its life and increase its mineral value. Mines of Dalarnia operates on the Chromia platform, and plot purchases are completed with Chromia tokens (CHR).
Core gameplay elements
The gameplay involves mining, combat, and resource collection, all supported by blockchain technology. Assets are represented as NFTs and can be traded in the marketplace. Key gameplay elements include:
Mines and lands
Players explore diverse terrains filled with valuable minerals. Lands are sold to players who seek to develop them. There are different types of terrains, each offering unique resources and challenges.
Types of terrains
There are currently four known types of terrains: Terrestrial, Lava, Ice, and Darkness. Each terrain type presents distinct challenges and resources. Players must adapt to the specific enemies and conditions of each terrain to progress.
Land ownership and resources
Land ownership
Owning land in Mines of Dalarnia provides opportunities to earn rewards, such as tokens, tools, or minerals. Land is represented as NFTs, and players can choose from various types of land based on their preferences.
Resources and minerals
The game features basic and exotic minerals. Basic minerals are used for equipment upgrades and are accessible to all players. Exotic minerals require ownership or rental of specific plots and are used for advanced upgrades.
Tools, weapons, and crafting
Mining tools and weapons
Players start with a basic pickaxe and oxygen packs, which can be upgraded using DAR tokens. Different terrains require specific equipment, such as heat sinks for Lava mines. Players can also craft items like escape teleport packs using collected minerals.
Marketplace interactions
The in-game marketplace allows players to trade or rent items, minerals, and tools. Transactions incur a fee in DAR, enabling players to exchange resources and monetize their assets.
Equipment and crafting
Equipment upgrades
As players mine resources, they can upgrade their equipment to gain advantages in future sessions. Upgrades include:
Default equipment
- Pickaxe: Used for mining and combat.
- Backpack: Increases item carrying capacity.
- Boots: Enhance jumping ability.
- Oxygen: Determines how long players can mine.
- Health: Increases damage resistance.
Locked equipment
- Heat sink: Protects on lava planets.
- Antifreeze: Protects on ice planets.
- Canar-E: Alerts players to dangers.
- Drill: Increases digging speed.
- Bomb: Used for combat.
Crafting
Players can craft items for mining expeditions, such as escape teleports and health pills. Refineries enhance resource yields on plots of land.
Dalarnia Token
DAR is the native token of Mines of Dalarnia, playing a vital role in the game's economy and governance.
Uses of DAR
- In-game currency: Used for tool upgrades and marketplace transactions.
- Decentralized governance: Allows players to participate in decision-making.
- Play to earn: Players earn tokens through gameplay and competitions.
- Staking rewards: Players can stake DAR tokens for returns and faster progression.
Unique NFTs in the game
Rare Canar-E's
Canar-E's are robotic allies that warn players of dangers. There are 20,000 Canar-E NFTs, divided into 10 species with varying rarity levels.
Mining Apes NFT collection
The Mining Apes collection consists of 10,000 unique NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. Each ape has distinct traits and tools suited to different terrains.
Land ownership economy
Players can buy or rent land within the game. Each plot is unique, with varying resource probabilities. Land can be purchased with CHR tokens, and owners can mine their plots or rent them to other players.