Mines

About Mines

Mines is a crash-style instant-win game from TaDa Gaming, released in May 2023. It is not a traditional reel slot. Instead, the game uses a 5x5 grid of 25 covered cells, with rewards hidden behind some cells and bombs behind others. Players reveal cells one at a time, increasing the round multiplier with every successful pick before cashing out or eventually hitting a bomb.

The original Mines differs from later entries in the series through its four-tier jackpot system. A Bonus Wheel can trigger during gameplay and award one of four jackpot tiers, including three progressive jackpots funded from all bets placed on the game. At Midnite, stakes start from £1 per round.

How to Play Mines

Each round starts with the player selecting a stake and choosing how many bombs will be hidden on the 5x5 grid. More bombs create larger multiplier jumps for every successful reveal, but significantly increase the risk of ending the round early.

Players then reveal cells one at a time:

• Safe cells increase the current multiplier.
• Bomb cells immediately end the round with no payout.
• Players can cash out at any point to secure the current multiplier.

The round continues until the player either cashes out successfully or hits a bomb.

Mines also includes an Autoplay mode. Players can pre-select a path across the grid and choose a target number of bombs, allowing the game to complete rounds automatically.

Mines Features

The game combines adjustable risk gameplay with a progressive jackpot system.

• Adjustable Bomb Count: Players decide how many bomb cells appear on the 5x5 grid before each round, directly shaping the game’s risk and reward profile.
• Cash Out Anytime: Players can lock in the current multiplier at any point rather than continuing to reveal cells.
• Manual or Autoplay: Players can manually reveal cells or preset a route for automatic gameplay.
• Bonus Wheel: Can trigger during gameplay and spins for a chance to award one of the four jackpot tiers. A single Bonus Wheel spin can award up to two jackpots simultaneously.
• Four-Tier Jackpot: Includes Grand, Major, Minor, and Mini jackpots. Grand, Major, and Minor are progressive jackpots funded by 0.70% of all bets placed on the game, while the Mini Jackpot is fixed at 3x stake.
• Provably Fair Panel: Each round’s cell layout and Bonus Wheel outcome can be independently verified through the in-game fairness system.

Mines RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you play Mines, the figures worth knowing are:

• Provider: TaDa Gaming
• RTP: 97%
• Volatility: Player-adjustable
• Game type: Crash / instant-win game
• Grid: 5x5 (25 cells)
• Win mechanic: Reveal safe cells, avoid bombs, cash out at chosen multiplier
• Max win: 10,000x stake (standard gameplay)
• Minimum stake at Midnite: £1 per round
• Mobile play: Yes

Mines Theme and Symbols

The game uses a stylised mining environment inspired by Minesweeper-style gameplay. The presentation is deliberately stripped back compared to modern slots, focusing almost entirely on the grid, running multiplier, jackpot meters, and cash-out controls rather than cinematic animation.

The 25 covered cells reveal either:

• Safe rewards
• Bombs

Above the grid sit the four jackpot indicators showing the current Grand, Major, Minor, and Mini prize pools. The Bonus Wheel animation introduces brighter visual effects and dramatic audio cues whenever it triggers.

There are no reels, paylines, or traditional slot symbols because Mines is an instant-win game rather than a reel slot.

Games Like Mines

If you enjoy Mines, these are worth a look:

• Mines Gold: TaDa Gaming’s sequel replacing the jackpot system with a gold-mining bonus mini-game.
• Mines Grand: A later 2025 expansion of the same format with additional features.
• Aviator: A crash-style multiplier game focused on cash-out timing.
• Mines (Hacksaw Gaming): Another instant-win interpretation of the Minesweeper mechanic.

Mines FAQs

What is the RTP of Mines?

The RTP of Mines is 97%.

Who developed Mines?

Mines was developed by TaDa Gaming and released in May 2023 as the first entry in the studio’s Mines series.

How do you win on Mines?

Players reveal cells on a 5x5 grid one at a time. Every safe reveal increases the round multiplier. Players can cash out at any point to secure the multiplier, while hitting a bomb ends the round with no payout. Additional payouts can come from the Bonus Wheel jackpots.

Can I play Mines on mobile?

Yes. The game runs on iOS and Android via the Midnite app or mobile browser.

Does Mines have fixed volatility?

No. The volatility is player-controlled. Choosing more bombs creates larger multiplier increases but higher risk, while choosing fewer bombs lowers both risk and reward.

What is the maximum win on Mines?

The standard gameplay maximum is 10,000x the stake, though the total payout cap including jackpots can reach up to €2.5 million.

How does the jackpot system work?

Mines includes four jackpot tiers:

• Grand (50% of the progressive pool)
• Major (20%)
• Minor (5%)
• Mini (fixed at 3x stake)

The Grand, Major, and Minor jackpots are progressive and funded by 0.70% of all wagers placed on the game. Jackpots are awarded through the Bonus Wheel feature.

Is Mines a slot game?

No. Mines is an instant-win / crash-style game rather than a reel slot. There are no paylines or spinning reels.

What does “Provably Fair” mean?

The Provably Fair system allows players to verify that both the bomb placements and Bonus Wheel outcomes were generated fairly and were not manipulated after the round began.