TerraMine Beginner Guide
A step-by-step first week in TerraMine — from creating an account to your first payout. No fluff, just the exact order to do things in.
Answer first: Start by buying as many Rock mines as your buy radius allows, run the 20× boost 24/7 by watching daily ads, and claim rent daily. Aim for 150 mines in your first two weeks — that unlocks the $10/month tier.
Day 1 — Setup
- Install TerraMine and create an account. Use referral code
TM-UT2LSfor 1,000 free TerraBucks. - Enable location permission — the game uses GPS to pin your mines.
- Claim the daily free boost immediately. You get 4 ad-free boosts per 24 hours.
Day 2–3 — First mines
Buy mines inside your 5×5 buy radius. Rock is 60% likely, Coal 30%, Gold 9%, Diamond 1%. Don't cherry-pick — volume compounds faster than tier hunting early on.
| Starter buys | Cost | Monthly rent (boosted) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mines | ~50 TB | ~$0.57 |
| 50 mines | ~250 TB | ~$2.85 |
| 142 mines | ~710 TB | $10 / month |
Day 4–7 — Boost loop
Watch every rewarded ad-boost you're offered. A 30-second ad extends the 20× multiplier by ~4 hours; a full boosted day pays 20× more than idle.
Week 2 — First payout
Once you hit $5 in your wallet, you can cash out via PayPal or gift card. Keep the streak — see the boost schedule for the daily routine that consistent players run.
Common beginner mistakes
- Upgrading mines before you've saturated your buy radius.
- Forgetting to boost — idle income is 1/20th of boosted income.
- Ignoring check-ins near other players. See our tips & tricks.
FAQ
What is TerraMine?
TerraMine is a location-based idle app where you buy virtual mines tied to real-world coordinates. Each mine pays monthly rent in TerraBucks that convert to USD.
Is TerraMine free to play?
Yes. You earn TerraBucks by watching optional ads, playing minigames, and checking into mines. No purchase is required to earn payouts.
How long until I earn real money?
Most players hit their $5 minimum payout in 2–6 weeks with consistent boosts and daily play.
How many mines should I buy first?
Buy Rock mines aggressively at the start — they're the cheapest and let your buy radius refresh faster. Save upgrades for later.