Mosquito Show — Prices

The Flying Games, Maldito Games, MINDOK · Board game · 2020
Ludopedia 6.8 BGG 2 · best 2 10–20 min Weight 1.3/5
Buy · from US$ 18.63
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

For fans of quick 2-player abstract strategy. Like minimalist chess with mosquitoes instead of pawns!

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast matches (20 min)
  • Simple rules, crunchy decisions
  • Duel full of momentum swings
  • Whimsical thematic touches
Keep in mind
  • Limited long-term variability
  • Best for casual play
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Mosquito Show is a quick-witted abstract strategy game with literal bite - you'll be eating mosquitoes! Each player controls an unlikely duo: a hungry toucan and a sly chameleon. The 4x4 grid board holds stacks of mosquitoes waiting to be devoured. Your turn? Choose which animal to move and how. The chameleon moves orthogonally, but only after nibbling a mosquito from its current corner. The toucan rules diagonal movement, potentially crossing multiple spaces at once - but must eat every mosquito along the way! Strategy lies in balancing moves: focus on yellow mosquitoes (instant win if you collect 9) or colorful ones (with game-changing special powers). Danger? Running out of feeding options and watching your animal army starve - game over! In 20 minutes max, you'll go from 'let's see how this works' to 'best of three, challenger?'. A game proving deep strategy fits in few pieces and less time than a poker hand.

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Best player count

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Duel · 2 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Animals: Birds Animals: Chameleons Animals: Mosquitoes Players: Two-Player Only Games
Publisher The Flying Games, Maldito Games, MINDOK, Playagame Edizioni
Designer Andrea Mainini, Bruno Cathala
Artist Camille Chaussy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Kid-friendly?
Ages 8+ can handle it! Simple rules but requires some strategic thinking.
Lots of setup?
None! Just arrange mosquito stacks on the board and start feasting.
Team play possible?
Strictly 1v1 - designed for strategic head-to-head duels.
Do special mosquitoes matter?
Big time! They enable surprise moves that flip the game upside down.
Worth it for heavy gamers?
If you crave epic sessions, maybe not. Perfect as a palate cleanser between heavier games.

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