Mindbug: First Contact
Play creatures, steal your opponent's, and bluff your way through
👥 2 players⏱ approx. 25 min🪄 A round to warm up8+
★ 7.1 · BGG #428
Who it's for
Two-player fans who want an intense micro-game in 15 minutes. The steal mechanic creates delicious mind games from turn one.
Not for you if…
Strictly two-player and very light — skip if you want deeper strategy or multiplayer options.
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Vibe's take
Devious, quick, mind-bending, confrontational
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About this game
Lightning-fast two-player card game where creatures have wild powers and one catch: your opponent can steal any creature you play by spending a Mindbug. This forces agonizing decisions about which creatures to deploy and which to sacrifice as bait.
Two-player onlySteal mechanicQuick playsRichard Garfield
Get it
from $26
By the numbers
Players
Best at 2 playersWorks with 2
Duration
15–25 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.9 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #428
9.3k ratings
Published
2022
Language
Moderate text
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