# First Steps

**Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started in Miner Dynasty**

1. **Getting Started with Tasks and Earning Silver Tokens**\
   When you join Miner Dynasty, you can complete initial tasks to earn Silver Tokens, an essential resource in the game's economy. Silver Tokens are obtained through deposits and are used for advertising and trading resources.
2. **Visit the Shop**\
   In the main menu, go to the **Shop**. Here, you can purchase your first resources, which are essential for upgrading your mines. Start with the gold mine, and as you progress, you’ll unlock more valuable mines, including emerald, ruby, and diamond mines.
3. **Start with the Gold Mine**\
   The **Gold Mine** is your entry point. By acquiring and upgrading it, you will increase your gold output. With each upgrade, the mine becomes more efficient, increasing your **Mining Power**, which determines ore production.
4. **Progress and Upgrade Your Mines**\
   After strengthening the gold mine, you can invest in the emerald, ruby, and diamond mines. Each mine has a specific initial upgrade cost:
   * **Gold Mine**: Initial upgrade cost - 30 units of gold.
   * **Emerald Mine**: Initial upgrade cost - 230 units of gold.
   * **Ruby Mine**: Initial upgrade cost - 2,276 units of gold + 46 emeralds.
   * **Diamond Mine**: Initial upgrade cost - 22,757 units of gold + 120 emeralds + 220 rubies.
5. **Progressive Cost Increases from Level 50**\
   For mines above level 50, upgrade costs increase gradually. Gold, emerald, and ruby mines have a 1.2x cost increase per level, while the diamond mine increases by 1.3x per level, reflecting its rarity and value.
6. **Gold Token Utility**\
   Diamond mining also offers Gold Tokens, which can be exchanged for real-world currency. By leveling up your mines, you open the path to real earnings.

This beginner’s guide is designed to help you start strong in Miner Dynasty, progress efficiently, and make the most of your resource generation opportunities.
