# Miners

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Miners are NFT tokens as playable characters, protagonists of the game's [dynamics](https://docs.mining-squad.app/en/readme/o-jogo/dynamics "mention"). For all [game-modes](https://docs.mining-squad.app/en/readme/o-jogo/game-modes "mention"), you will need at least one miner to play. Miners have different [raritys](https://docs.mining-squad.app/en/readme/recursos/miners/raritys "mention") and attributes that can differentiate the amount of earnings within the platform. To obtain miners, players must [mint](https://docs.mining-squad.app/en/readme/recursos/miners/mint "mention"), open chests (purchased in [pre-vendas](https://docs.mining-squad.app/en/readme/extras/pre-vendas "mention") or received in exclusive and seasonal in-game content), or acquired through the in-game market. In addition to sweepstakes and exclusive pre-sale methods.