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Mindbug: First Contact
Play creatures, steal your opponent's, and bluff your way through
👥 2⏱ 15–25 min
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Vibe's take
Devious, quick, mind-bending, confrontational
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.
2 players
7.1/10BGG #416(8.8k ratings)· 2022
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.
Quick specs
👥Players2
⏱Duration15–25 min
👶Age8+
🧠Complexity
Two-player onlySteal mechanicQuick playsRichard Garfield
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