Bug House Millionaire

Gotcha Gotcha Games · Board game · 2025
6.0 Ludopedia 7.1 BGG 4 · best 4 5 min Weight 1.0/5
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A must for team-play lovers who enjoy controlled chaos! Bug House Millionaire turns a standard deck into a hilarious real estate race, with partners syncing strategies in real-time. The card-climbing mechanic gets an adrenaline boost from the timer, and constant card-swapping creates epic 'save me now!' moments. Perfect for fast, interactive games — but demands split attention!

Highlights
  • 5-minute adrenaline rush
  • Frantic teamwork dynamics
  • Fresh take on classic cards
Keep in mind
  • Not for overthinkers
  • Requires partner chemistry
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Johannesbug's backyard became a real estate nightmare! In *Bug House Millionaire*, you and a partner play as bug couples racing to buy the best homes before rivals do. This card game blends ladder-climbing strategy with real-time chaos: while one plays, the other receives captured cards, creating a frantic dance of teamwork. The 'climbing' mechanic (playing ascending cards) meets timer pressure — either empty your hand fast or watch opponents win. In 5-minute matches, it's a hilarious sprint where planning and quick reflexes decide who becomes the bug tycoon. Pro tip: never underestimate a standard deck — here it transforms into a micro-real estate market full of twists!

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Best player count

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4 players
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Admin: Upcoming Releases Animals: Insects Card Games: Shedding / Stops Components: Traditional Playing Cards Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Publisher Gotcha Gotcha Games
Designer Taylor Reiner
Artist Kathryn Schomer

Community

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56owners
23wishlist
5want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Special deck required?
Nope! Standard deck works (but KS has optional themed cards).
Can you play with 6?
Officially 4 players (2 teams), but house rules for 6 exist.
Hard to learn?
Super easy — you'll grasp card climbing and timer in 2 minutes.
Good for players who dislike pressure?
If real-time stresses you, skip this — tension is the main ingredient!
Minimum age?
8+ for simple math, but younger kids can play with help.

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