A full worker-placement game shrunk down to a deck of cards.
Who it's for
Fans of worker placement who want the genre's decision-making without the table space or setup time – also a strong choice for solo play.
Not for you if…
You want a long, sprawling economic build – Mint Works is deliberately short and resolves before an engine can really snowball.
Vibe's take
Tight and calculated despite its tiny footprint – every mint token matters, and the race to 7 points means turns get tenser as the plan market thins out.
Mint Works packs a full worker-placement engine into a stack of cards small enough for a coat pocket. Players spend a handful of mint tokens to gather resources, seize the first-player spot, or buy building plans that generate points and special powers. The game ends the moment someone crosses 7 points, so every placement counts.
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Players
Duration
10–20 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.7 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.5/10
Rank #1,311
7.1k ratings
Published
2017
Language
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