Dwarf Mine is a game about drawing and designing a mine, uncovering treasure, and surviving the dangers of the mountain.
In Dwarf Mine, you will draw your mine on graph paper, roll dice to determine what gold, gems, or other treasure you’ve discovered, and (hopefully) defeat monsters in combat, keeping your mine alive and thriving!
By the end of the game, you’ll have created rich and unique history for your mine – no two games are the same!
You can find the Mine Sheet and Mountainscape (Free), as well as purchase links for the game below!
- Printable Mine Sheets and Mountainscape (FREE)
- Buy Dwarf Mine from itch.io
- Buy Dwarf Mine from drivethrurpg.com
If you are interested in checking out the Dwarf Mine community, join r/DwarfMine!
How to Play
You can watch a play session on Youtube, outlining how to play Dwarf Mine.
Expansion News
The following expansions have been added to the 1.0 release!
- Mountain Creation – Create a mountain with different secrets each time you play.
- More than a Dragon – Includes 3 other level four enemies to fight.
- Bloodlines – Your dwarf leader will give your mine unique abilities!
- More Rooms – Get more rooms to build in your mine!
- Barrier Mountains Expansion
- Magestone Mountain Expansion
- Underdark Expansion
The following expansions are being considered.
- A Dwarf Mine Campaign Mode
If any of these expansions sound interesting to you, or you have ideas for more, let me know! I work faster when I know someone wants to play games!
Stay up to date with the development and completion of these expansions at: paperdicegames.com, or our mailing list here.
Articles about Dwarf Mine:
Dwarf Mine – A Design History
Dwarf Mine is currently on sale through March 2025. The design journey began in 2015 with a concept evolved from an ant colony game into a fantasy-themed mining game. Over the years, expansions have enriched gameplay. The creator expresses gratitude for the community’s support and encourages newsletter subscriptions for updates.
Artifacts and Curses is Out!
The “Artifacts and Curses” expansion for Dwarf Mine has been released, allowing players to begin games with powerful artifacts and detrimental curses, enhancing gameplay with over 100 unique combinations. The expansion includes 10 artifacts and 10 curses. Players can stay updated through various sales and a newsletter for discounts and news.
Artifacts and Curses – Available on Tuesday, December 10th
Artifacts and Curses, the latest Dwarf Mine expansion, launches on December 10th. It introduces unique gameplay mechanics where players begin with artifacts providing powerful abilities alongside curses that complicate gameplay. With 10 artifacts and 10 curses, over 100 combinations ensure diverse experiences. Gorgeous art by Jesse Gillespie enhances the expansion’s appeal.
Dwarf Mine Artifacts and Curses – Later November Update
Artifacts and Curses is nearly finished, with 95% of the art complete, featuring Jesse Gillespie’s work. This expansion adds 10 artifacts and 10 curses, creating unique gameplay for Dwarf Mine. An early December release is planned. Join the newsletter for exclusive art updates and share your thoughts on the game.
Dwarf Mine Artifacts and Curses – November Update
The upcoming Artifacts and Curses expansion for Dwarf Mine introduces new gameplay dynamics, where players begin with unique artifacts and curses that drastically alter their experience. Featuring 10 artifacts and 10 curses, the expansion promises over 100 combinations, ensuring unique gameplay each time. Art from local artist Jesse is underway, targeting a possible December release.
Artifacts and Curses – An Upcoming Dwarf Mine Expansion
The upcoming expansion for Dwarf Mine, “Artifacts and Curses,” introduces 12 artifacts and curses to change gameplay. The expansion’s timeline includes first draft formatting, art ordering, final draft flavor/design, formatting, and release. This exciting expansion promises unique gameplay each time. Share your ideas for artifacts and curses on the Dwarf Mine subreddit or newsletter.
Dwarf Mine Sale – And Updates
Dwarf Mine and all expansions are on sale – 55% off – the rest of August through most of September! If you have been looking to try out an expansion, or have a friend looking to try out Dwarf Mine, now is a great time! Youtube Updates I am alway trying to find ways to…
Top 6 Expansions I haven’t made for Dwarf Mine (yet)
Looking back at my Dwarf Mine notes is always a fun trip for me. At the beginning of the design I had some wild ideas (see below!). But, through 2019 and 2020, I was able to focus the design of Dwarf Mine to the game you see today. You may not know this, but the…
Winter Workshop – Free Dwarf Mine Room Expansion
Happy winter, and happy holiday season everyone! In the spirit of the season, I wanted to give you something free and fun! So here it is – I’ve added the Winter Workshop as a free room expansion to Dwarf Mine. If you’ve purchased Dwarf Mine, you should have already received a notification about the update…
Dwarf Mine: Beyond the Mountain
Dwarf Mine: Beyond the Mountain is the newest free expansion to Dwarf Mine! In this Dwarf Mine challenge, you will build a rocket capable of lifting your dwarves far beyond the heights of even the highest mountain. You have the chance to lead your Mine into the stars – will you be successful in bringing…
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