Making Of Miner 2049er

Go Behind the Scenes

Miner 2049er Concept Art

In late 2006, Magmic lead designer Wes Tam was given a challenge: Take a classic video game, make it mobile, and make it cool. Wes spent hundreds of days on the project, in the end making two versions of the game - one a true replica of the original; the other, a brand new game, tweaked for today's mobile devices and built to suit the appetite of today's gamers.

Explore the links on this page to see exactly what went through the minds of the people behind the relaunch of 1984's Video Game of the Year. We hope you enjoy the result of their efforts!

Miner Concept Art

Concept Artwork:

For the new Miner 2049er, Wes turned to his brother Allen for concept sketches. These first pictures would serve Wes well as he developed the look and feel of the new Miner 2049er. Then it was time to take it digital, time to figure out what Bounty Bob would look like on a handheld.
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Interviews:

Listen in when Wes makes a phone call to Bill Hogue, Miner's original creator. Plus, interviews with many of the players involved in making Miner 2049er the first cross-platform success in the 1980s. Read the Interviews >