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One thing I\u2019ve always been an advocate for is ideas that help us tell the positive story about the mining industry. And to be honest, at least one element of telling those stories is helping others understand just what mining is, what it is all about, and why they should care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the mission to find examples of that educational material, this editor was sent an advanced mining-themed card set, Muck Bolt Drill Blast, from One Love Empire Games. Designed to teach as well as be implemented as a safety tool \u2013 not to mention a really great \u201cswag\u201d item for mining shows \u2013 it took no time for me to check out this really great set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea behind the game is to collect resources and to \u201cdig\u201d through the deck to \u201cmine\u201d more resources as you go. Cards are decked out with points, which you can collect, as well as what the developers call \u201caction cards,\u201d which can advance you in your favor or work against you, depending on the timing within the game. Equipment is also collectible in the set, too, to create an unstoppable resource collection by the person holding that hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A typical turn (shift) is much like poker \u2013 you\u2019re waiting for a winning hand you can lay down to collect points, while also playing out your action cards as much as you can, then discarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ultimate object of the game is to be the miner with the most points when all the shifts are done. The game also has a few twists and turns, as players can count their points for mine rescue, stope blasting, round blasting, matching the cage tender\u2019s bonus cards, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heather Rodman, account manager for One Love Empire Games, sent NAM<\/em> the game and noted that the game, which has done well in its Kickstarter campaign, was developed in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada \u2013 an ideal birthplace due to the region\u2019s mining history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cGet ready to dig deep underground as we mine for precious resources and overcome obstacles,\u201d Rodman said earlier this year when the game was announced.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The card game, which has vivid imagery that leans into the harsh mining environment, allows for an immersive experience when one sits down to play. So, if you\u2019re into high stakes and are keen on risk-taking \u2013 Muck Bolt Drill Blast is right up your entry \u2013 err, alley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: One Love Empire Games is a client of NORCAT Innovation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One Love Empire Games is a Canadian Board and Card games company that was founded in February 2019 by Tyron Jefferies-Smith and Hannah Jefferies-Smith.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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