Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for First Contact players looking to upgrade their decks with rare and fun promo cards.
Highlights
- Adds strategic variety to the duel
- Collects hard-to-find promo cards
- Keeps the gameplay fast-paced
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game to play
- Limited content (only 10 cards)
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you already love the thrill of stealing your opponent's cards in Mindbug, this promo pack is the shot of adrenaline your deck has been waiting for. 'Mindbug: First Contact – Promo Pack 2022' isn't a standalone game, but rather an essential collection of cards originally distributed at special events and campaigns, bringing everything together to save you from hunting for individual cards on secondary markets.
The pack features 10 exclusive cards that add new layers of strategy and, of course, more chaos to your matches. You'll find the 6 cards from the First Contact Kickstarter campaign—including powerhouses like Sluggernaut and Boar-Zooka—alongside 4 cards released throughout 2022, such as Jazz Dog and Unigon. Each new card introduces abilities that can flip the game, forcing you to think twice before playing your best card, as the risk of it being 'mindbugged' and switching sides remains the heart of the experience.
It's the perfect expansion for those looking to diversify their combat options and test new synergies. Since Mindbug is all about reading your opponent and hand management, having these extra cards means your adversary will have a much harder time predicting your next move. If you're looking for that element of surprise to catch your friends off guard in a quick 15 to 25-minute duel, this pack is the way to go. Ready your deck, try not to fall into traps, and remember: in the world of Mindbug, nothing is ever what it seems!
The pack features 10 exclusive cards that add new layers of strategy and, of course, more chaos to your matches. You'll find the 6 cards from the First Contact Kickstarter campaign—including powerhouses like Sluggernaut and Boar-Zooka—alongside 4 cards released throughout 2022, such as Jazz Dog and Unigon. Each new card introduces abilities that can flip the game, forcing you to think twice before playing your best card, as the risk of it being 'mindbugged' and switching sides remains the heart of the experience.
It's the perfect expansion for those looking to diversify their combat options and test new synergies. Since Mindbug is all about reading your opponent and hand management, having these extra cards means your adversary will have a much harder time predicting your next move. If you're looking for that element of surprise to catch your friends off guard in a quick 15 to 25-minute duel, this pack is the way to go. Ready your deck, try not to fall into traps, and remember: in the world of Mindbug, nothing is ever what it seems!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Nerdlab Games, Devir, GaGa Games, IELLO, Pendragon Game Studio, Portal Games, Rexhry
Artist
Denis Martynets
Community
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1,813owners
30wishlist
15want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can I play with only this pack?
No, it's an expansion. You need the Mindbug: First Contact base game to use these cards.
How many cards are in the pack?
There are 10 cards in total: 6 from the Kickstarter and 4 from 2022 promos.
Is the game complex?
Not really! It has a 2/5 weight, making it very accessible, though the bluffing strategy adds depth.
How many players is it for?
Exclusively for 2 players, as it is a duel-based game.
How long does a match last?
Very fast, usually between 15 and 25 minutes.