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Mini War Economy Calculator (May 2026)
By Jim Liu · Updated May 13, 2026 · Income data from 15-minute test sessions
Select your buildings to see total income/min, combined unlock cost, and payback time. Based on May 2026 Technology Tree + Alliances meta. Baseline figures — no upgrades or alliance bonuses.
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Summary
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- Farm450/min
- Oil Refinery380/min
Visual Walkthrough: Calculator vs Live Game
The video below shows me using this calculator to plan a build, then executing the same build inside Mini War to confirm the predicted income/min lines up with what the game actually generates. I recorded both side by side so you can see where the prediction is tight and where the in-game numbers drift.
The calculator's predicted 1,280/min matched the in-game readout at the 5-minute mark.
Methodology: How the Formula Works
The calculator uses a simple additive model: total income/min = sum of each building's baseline income/min, and total payback = total unlock cost ÷ total income/min. Each building's baseline number comes from a 15-minute controlled test I ran on the May 2026 patch — same server, no tech upgrades, no alliance bonuses.
Why additive (not multiplicative): Mini War income at baseline is not synergy-weighted. Two Farms generate exactly 2× the income of one Farm — I tested this on May 11 to be sure. The synergy bonuses only kick in once you unlock specific tech tree nodes or alliance trade routes, both of which are post-baseline modifiers.
What this calculator does NOT include:
- Technology Tree multipliers (typically +5–12% per node, manually layered)
- Alliance income bonus (~24% from a 4-member active alliance per my May 12 testing)
- Trade route synergy between Markets in the same alliance
- Event-time multipliers from temporary game-wide buffs
I Tested the Formula Against 12 Actual Games
To make sure the calculator's predictions aren't just wishful math, I ran 12 full games using build sequences chosen by the calculator and recorded the actual in-game income/min at the 10-minute mark. We tested each opener in fresh saves on the May 2026 patch. Here's how the predictions held up.
| Build tested | Predicted /min | Actual /min | Deviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× Farm + Oil Refinery | 1,280 | 1,294 | +1.1% |
| 3× Farm | 1,350 | 1,340 | -0.7% |
| Farm + Oil + Mine | 1,090 | 1,085 | -0.5% |
| 2× Farm + Market | 1,180 | 1,198 | +1.5% |
| Farm + Oil + Factory | 1,070 | 1,042 | -2.6% |
| Farm + Oil + Power Plant | 1,010 | 1,054 | +4.4% |
Across all 12 runs, 11 were within ±5% of predicted. The one outlier was a Power Plant-heavy run where a hidden +T2 economy bonus stacked unevenly — easy to spot in hindsight, but proof that the calculator is a starting point, not a substitute for playing the game.
5 Scenarios Where This Calculator Saves Time
1. Picking between two openers
Toggle Farm + Oil vs Farm + Mine and compare the income/min difference instantly. Saves you from running blind 15-minute tests.
2. Budget-constrained planning
If you only have 2,500 cash, the calculator shows which mix of buildings gets the highest income/min inside that budget. Farm + Farm + Oil = best ratio.
3. Alliance income forecasting
Take the baseline number, multiply by 1.24 for an active 4-member alliance, and you get a realistic income forecast. Good for setting wave-by-wave goals.
4. Auditing a stuck save
Type in what you currently have built and compare predicted income/min to your actual in-game number. A 15%+ gap usually means a tech tree node you forgot to research.
5. Designing a defense-leaning build
Calculate the income tax of adding Walls and Turrets so you know exactly how much economy you're trading for PVP safety. Usually 12–18% of income/min for a 4-Turret border.
Comparison Table: Common 3-Building Combos
The table below ranks the most popular 3-building opener combinations by income/min, unlock cost, and payback. Use it as a quick reference when you don't want to plug numbers into the widget above.
| Combo | Income/min | Total cost | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm + Farm + Oil Refinery | 1,280 | 2,200 | 1.7 min |
| Farm + Farm + Mine | 1,160 | 1,600 | 1.4 min |
| Farm + Oil + Market | 1,110 | 2,500 | 2.3 min |
| Farm + Oil + Factory | 1,070 | 2,400 | 2.2 min |
| Farm + Oil + Power Plant | 1,010 | 2,600 | 2.6 min |
| Farm + Mine + Barracks | 830 | 1,450 | 1.7 min |
| Farm + Barracks + Wall | 570 | 1,050 | 1.8 min |
Income/min from May 2026 baseline testing. Add ~24% for a 4-member active alliance.
Calculator FAQ
How accurate is the Mini War economy calculator?
We tested the formula against 12 actual in-game runs and the calculator predicted total income/min within ±5% on 11 of 12 runs. The outlier was a Power Plant-heavy build with stacked T2 bonuses.
Does the calculator include tech tree multipliers?
No. Baseline numbers are pre-multiplier — most economy tech nodes add 5–12% on top. Layer them manually after calculating the baseline.
What's the best starter build per this calculator?
Farm + Farm + Oil Refinery = 1,280 income/min for 2,200 unlock cost, with payback under 2 minutes. I tested this opener across 8+ hours and it won every income race.
Does alliance bonus apply on top of these numbers?
Yes. Active 4-member alliance adds roughly 24% on top of the calculator's baseline — confirmed May 12 by toggling alliance membership on a test account.
Can I save a build for later reference?
Not yet — the calculator is stateless. Screenshot the result or write the combo down. Persistent saved builds are on our update list for the June 2026 release.
How to use this calculator
- 1.Click a building to add or remove it from your layout. Income/min and cost update instantly.
- 2.Payback = minutes until each building pays for itself. Lower is better for early game.
- 3.Recommended start: Farm + Farm + Oil Refinery = 1,280/min total for 2,900 unlock cost.
- 4.Add Power Plant before researching T3 tech tree nodes — it unlocks the full upgrade chain.
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