What is Idle Miner? It is a text-based simulation game on Discord where you mine ores, upgrade your pickaxe, and prestige to become the richest miner in the server.
“Dig, upgrade, repeat.”
Idle Miner is the perfect game for people who love watching numbers go up. While it lacks flashy graphics, its addictive loop of mining, selling, and upgrading has created dedicated communities of players who grind for hours in text channels. Whether you want to kill time or compete on the leaderboards, this guide will help you strike gold.
⛏️ Why Play Idle Miner? (The “Grind” Culture)
This bot is a staple in gaming servers, often found in a secluded #bot-spam channel.
1. The Satisfaction of Progress
Like Cookie Clicker or Minecraft strip-mining, Idle Miner scratches the itch for incremental progress. Starting with a rusty pickaxe and earning pennies, you eventually upgrade to laser drills and earn billions.
2. Community & Guilds
It looks like a solo game, but the Guild system makes it social. Players form teams to pool resources, unlock permanent buffs, and compete against rival guilds for dominance.
⚙️ Game Mechanics: How it Works
The gameplay loop is simple but deep:
- Mine: Type a command to gather resources (Stone, Iron, Gold, Diamonds).
- Sell: Your backpack has a limit. When full, return to the surface and sell your ores for cash.
- Upgrade: Spend cash to improve your Pickaxe (mine faster/better ores) and Backpack (carry more).
- Rebirth: The prestige system. Reset your progress to gain a permanent multiplier, allowing you to reach even higher levels next time.
💻 Essential Command List
The default prefix is usually ; (semicolon), but this may vary by server.
⛏️ Mining & Economy
| Command | Description |
| ;mine | The main command. Mines ores. |
| ;sell all | Sells everything in your backpack for cash. |
| ;backpack (or ;bp) | Checks what ores you are currently holding. |
| ;profile (or ;p) | Shows your balance, level, and stats. |
⬆️ Upgrades
| Command | Description |
| ;upgrade pickaxe (;up p) | Upgrades your tool to mine better ores. |
| ;upgrade backpack (;up b) | Increases storage capacity. |
🛡️ Guilds & Pets
| Command | Description |
| ;guild create [Name] | Starts a new guild. |
| ;guild join [Name] | Joins an existing team. |
| ;hunt | Sends your pet on an adventure to find items. |
🚀 Setup Tutorial: How to Start
Warning: This bot generates a LOT of spam. Do not use it in general chat.
Step 1: Create a Channel
Admins should create a dedicated channel named #mining-zone or #idle-miner.
Step 2: Register
Type ;start or ;register to create your account.
Step 3: The First Dig
- Type ;mine.
- Bot replies: “You mined 3 Stone!”
- Repeat until your backpack is full.
- Type ;sell all.
- Type ;up p to upgrade your pickaxe.
- Repeat this cycle forever.
❓ FAQ: Strategy & Tips
Q: I keep typing ;mine but it says “Please wait.”
A: You are hitting the Cooldown.
To prevent botting, there is a cooldown of a few seconds between mines. Just wait 3-5 seconds between commands.
Q: When should I Rebirth?
A: Immediately.
As soon as you hit the level requirement (e.g., Level 100), do it. The permanent multiplier is far more valuable than your current cash. Holding off on rebirth slows down your long-term growth.
Q: How do I get Pets?
A: Open Crates.
You can find “Crates” randomly while mining. Open them for a chance to get pets. Pets are crucial because they can Auto-Mine for you while you are away or offline.
Q: Can I use an auto-typer macro?
A: NO.
You will be banned. The bot has strict anti-cheat detection. If you use a macro to type ;mine for you, your account will be permanently blacklisted.
Q: What is the benefit of a Guild?
A: Passive Buffs.
When guild members donate cash to the guild, it levels up. A high-level guild gives everyone permanent buffs like +10% Mining Yield or +5% Sell Value. Always join a guild!
🌟 Admin Tips: Hosting Events
To keep your server engaged, host mining competitions:
- “Gold Rush Week”: The person who mines the most Gold Ore this week gets a special Discord role.
- Guild Wars: Split your server into “Red Team” and “Blue Team” guilds and see who can reach Guild Level 10 first.
Next Step for You: Go to a bot channel, type ;mine, and start your journey to becoming a virtual billionaire!