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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “We Require More Minerals” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22106 of the collection, and the 53rd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “We Require More Minerals” meme mean?
This meme turns a technical alert into an emotional cry. It captures the panic of lacking something vital: money, time, energy, or motivation. The calm, robotic voice of the Overmind contrasts with underlying desperation. Users employ it to signal they are running out of something crucial, adding absurdity or dramatic irony to everyday shortages.
Where does the “We Require More Minerals” meme come from?
The phrase originates from the video game StarCraft (1998), spoken by the Overmind, leader of the Zerg race. It triggers when a player attempts to build without enough minerals. The meme resembles “You Must Construct Additional Pylons.” The first online reference cited is a macro on Memerial in August 2010, showing giant isopods around a bag of Doritos. An earlier occurrence exists on LiveJournal on September 7, 2007. The Oatmeal reused it in April 2012 in a comic comparing North and South Korea. On October 13, 2012, YouTube user j3googs posted a video imitating the line. Sources do not confirm the exact original platform of creation.
- September 7, 2007A LiveJournal user posts a macro with the caption.
- August 2010First cited online reference on Memerial with isopods and Doritos.
- April 2012Reused by The Oatmeal in a comic comparing the Koreas.
- October 13, 2012YouTube video posted by j3googs imitating the line.
How to use the “We Require More Minerals” meme
- Post this image when realizing there are less than two hours left before the deadline.
- Send this meme to a friend who hasn’t replied in three days.
- Add it to a post explaining that the bank account is empty after the holidays.
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The “We Require More Minerals” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #53 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “We Require More Minerals” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; We Require More Minerals comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does we require more minerals mean?
This phrase comes from StarCraft and means a critical lack of resources. In memes, it expresses urgent or desperate need, often humorously, for money, time, or motivation.
Who says we require more minerals?
It is the Overmind, the supreme leader of the Zerg race in StarCraft, who delivers this alert when the player lacks enough minerals to build.
Where does the we require more minerals meme come from?
It originates from the game StarCraft (1998). The first online trace dates to 2007 on LiveJournal, then a macro on Memerial in August 2010 popularized the isopod image.
Is it true the overmind says this?
Yes, it is a real line from StarCraft. The Overmind announces it vocally to the player in case of mineral shortage during construction.
How do I get the We Require More Minerals meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “We Require More Minerals” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the We Require More Minerals card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: We Require More Minerals - Know Your Meme · We require more minerals! · Memes that have spawned from Starcraft - Green Man Gaming Blog · checked on October 16, 2026.
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