"Sooner Ore Later" by Batman1138, a custom level for Manic Miners. Original version posted 10 August 2021, version 1.1 posted 15 August 2021, version 2 posted 9 December 2021.

Objectives: Build an Ore Refinery; Collect 150 crystals and 350 studs

Size: 64x64

Sooner Ore Later

Welcome back, Cadet! As you are well aware, the scanners and teleporters aboard L.M.S. Explorer hasn't been working properly all the while we dig and excavate this planet.

Today, that changes.

We are repairing the subsystems and require materials to finish the job! Luckily, we found a cavern rich in ore seams and deposits! The lava in the area seems stable, however I recommend you don't upgrade the speed of your trucks to keep their wheels from melting!

Build a Ore Refinery or two, teleport down a couple of Loader Dozers, refine and collect as much ore as possible. I suggest for you to use the Large Mobile Laser Cutter for it's impressive cutting beam against ore and crystal seams.

We need 350 Studs, and while you're down there, collect 150 Energy Crystals!

Good luck!

Not a massive level, a little bit more laid back.

v1.1 Fixed glitched undiscovered tile.

[9 December 2021 update]
Sooner Ore Later - V2

Welcome back, Cadet! As you are well aware, the scanners and teleporters aboard L.M.S. Explorer hasn't been working properly all the while we dig and excavate this planet.

Today, that changes.

We are repairing the subsystems and require materials to finish the job! Luckily, we found a cavern rich in ore seams and deposits! The lava in the area seems stable, however I recommend you don't upgrade the speed of your trucks to keep their wheels from melting!

Build a Ore Refinery or two, teleport down a couple of Loader Dozers, refine and collect as much ore as possible. I suggest for you to use the Large Mobile Laser Cutter for it's impressive cutting beam against ore and crystal seams.

Be warry Cadet, we have detected more anomalous readings shifting through the molten rock, prepare for monstrous encounters!

We need 350 Studs, and while you're down there, collect 150 Energy Crystals!

Good luck!


V2 - Monsters added. A few tweaks in the map layout. Monsters will exponentially increase over time as you progress through the map.