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    Cristina Anderca
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    Cristina Anderca
    Published
    3/16/20

    Introducing: Minecraft Earth Boost Minis

    New tiny sidekicks from Mattel

    There’s only one thing I hate more than running – and it’s running around without a destination. People who voluntarily subject themselves to that both baffle and inspire me. I also consider the fact that I’m allergic to spandex, heat, and my own sweat a sign that I was simply not meant to move at an accelerated pace unless I’m in some sort of vehicle or falling from a great height.

    Luckily, Minecraft Earth has given me a reason to get off the couch aside from my highly inconvenient need for sustenance. But getting out the door requires a minimal amount of willpower, so I often find myself needing an additional push that makes exploring the real-and-yet-not-real world a bit easier… a boost, if you will. Well, I guess I’m either telepathic or a product development genius because Mattel and Mojang have teamed up to create the new Minecraft Earth Boost Minis.

    You might be wondering how a small, unbearably cute figurine can make you a better explorer. Aside from providing valuable emotional support (seriously, have you seen how adorable these things are?), each of the minifigs comes with its own in-game perk. These are known as Boosts and range from decreased crafting time to extra experience points, increased health, expanded radius for tappables and adventures, and more. Have I mentioned that you also get experience points every time you scan a new figurine? Because you do. Think of them as companions that help you progress through the world. Kind of like friends? Not that I would know. *sobs*

    There are 20 different figures to collect and more than ten different in-game Boosts. Want to become the best explorer you can be? You can equip up to five Boosts at a time and use each Mini as many times as you like – but there is an 18-hour cooldown period. Using two figures that have the same Boost will simply double its duration, so don’t worry if you have duplicates; they might not be different, but they’re still special.

    I don‘t even have to type a code?! *throws wallet at screen*

    To use them, all you have to do is open the Minecraft Earth app, go to the Boosts screen, select the minifigs tab, and tap “Activate a Boost Mini!”. Then scan your figurine on the back of your phone and you’re good to go! Just keep in mind that you do need an NFC-enabled phone to get the Boosts.

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