The mines of 19th century Cornwall are booming with fortunes waiting beneath the ground. In Tinners’ Trail, you take control of a mining conglomerate competing for the richest deposits of tin and copper. Bid for valuable plots of land, survey their potential then decide where to invest your money, work points, time and resources to build a mining empire capable of turning ore into serious profit.
 
Every decision matters as you balance the cost of extraction against the value of your discoveries. Deeper mines demand greater investment, while developments such as ports, railway stations as well as adits can make your operations more efficient. Timing is crucial too, since the fluctuating market can transform a modest haul into a fortune if you sell at precisely the right moment.
 
Once your mining profits begin to flow, look beyond Cornwall for further opportunities. Investing your wealth into industries outside the county can generate valuable victory points with early investments offering the greatest potential returns. Auctions, resource management, market timing and the use of strategic development create a tense economic battle where one clever decision could put your company ahead.
 
With variable board setups along with dual-purpose cards, Tinners’ Trail delivers a richly strategic mining board game experience filled with auctions, economic planning, resource management, investment and calculated risk. Will you build the most prosperous mining empire in Cornwall or will your rivals leave you with nothing but an empty purse?