Deep beneath the Swiss Alps is a cave system carved out long ago by Gnomes. The gnomes loaded the caves with treasure, but only for those who weren't too greedy. Venture through the caves, collecting treasure along the way, while negotiating with the gnomes to prove you're worthy to take home what you've collected. The gnomes don't take well to greed and will turn on you if you try to take too much of their treasure. Know when to say 'Gnome Ore'.
Gnome Ore is a push your luck dice rolling game where you venture into a cave system. Each roll gets riskier and riskier as you have fewer dice to achieve your goal.
Knowing when to stop awards you with forge cards and allows you to work with the gnomes to turn your collected ore into precious gems. The player with the most gems after the mine collapses wins the game.
—description from the designer