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Classic Miner use skilled techniques to dig gold and diamond to earn more cash. Let’s work together to mine new mines and become a billionaire! \n\n* The score of each level reaches the goal, and you will go to the next level. The game has a save function, you can start from that level if you exit level.\n\n* Skill guide : When you play for a few seconds and the score does not reach the target, if you want to replay that level, you can press “Exit Level” before time 0, then press “Menu”, then press “Start”, then choose “Continue”.\n If you fail, please press Retry, and you can resurrect to continue playing after watching the video. If there is no video stock, you must wait or press Back to exit and start again.\n\n* Many unique levels but play endlessly to get a high score\n\n* Classic Miner is one of most popular online games. Now it’s available on iOS. Hope you will enjoy it!\n\n* Aim on the gold while the hook swings, and click on the screen to release the hook.\n\n* Every time you play, the map of each level may be different, so every time you play it is a new challenge!","facts":{"developer_id":562692603,"developer_url":"http://classicminer.net","first_released":"2011-12-12T01:19:12Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"2.6.9","release_notes":"1. We have updated the game program on March 6, 2023. It is recommended that old players use other devices to download, so as not to reset the score zero and start over. \n2. New maps and levels are waiting for you! 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