With the staggering success of Bitcoin Miner, Fumb Games has taken a fresh approach to their gaming portfolio. The company has transitioned to a distinct type of mining game, introducing Idle Mine to iOS and Android users. Much like Bitcoin Miner, Idle Mine is an “idle” game requiring limited input, predominantly in the form of button pressing and decision-making on when and how to invest in-game funds for upgrades. Instead of virtual mining, players are tasked with unearthing gems and tending to customers as they grow their businesses.
Idle Mine also offers real Bitcoin rewards that players can cash out and use at their discretion. Although the earnings are minute, players seeking to accumulate satoshis while enjoying a simple mobile game now have another option with Idle Mine.
Idle Mine, first released in 2024, challenges players to manage a gem mining operation. Players upgrade mines, hire staff, and improve customer service by using in-game coins. Much of the game occurs through menus, and when players are not engaged with the menus, the game runs autonomously. The miners scuttle around collecting gems and serving customers, leading to a steady increase in earnings over time.
As an “idle” game, Idle Mine offers an automated gaming experience. The game is essentially a lightweight management simulation that doesn’t require much strategizing. The game helps players by placing a current mission at the top of the screen. Complying with these missions simplifies the game, allowing players to focus on accumulating Bitcoin.
As players make upgrades, they earn tiny bits of Bitcoin, denominated in satoshis, equivalent to 1/100,000,000 of a single BTC. This Bitcoin can be withdrawn to a ZBD wallet, from where it can be transferred or spent.
Idle Mine also offers optional in-game purchases designed to boost earnings or expedite mine upgrades. Additionally, players can opt to watch video ads to get special boosts, such as a 5x multiplier for free coin gifts or “magic gems” for certain upgrades.
However, players should manage expectations. Regular Idle Mine players might accumulate a few hundred satoshis each day. When Bitcoin is priced at $85,000, 200 satoshis is worth approximately 17 cents. The game is more of a fun way to earn a tiny amount of free crypto, rather than a surefire path to wealth.
Withdrawals can be made into a ZBD wallet, although players in certain U.S. states may face restrictions due to local laws. Both Idle Mine and Bitcoin Miner have established a variable daily withdrawal limit tied to the price of Bitcoin. Currently, Idle Mine players can withdraw 330 satoshis per day, equating to roughly $0.28.
