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Base game

Mantis

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Published
2022
Players
2–6
Play time
10 min
Reach
Niche
Evaluations
0
Themes:
Card Game
Mechanics:
Hand managementDice rollingSet collectionDirect conflict

How it plays

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Main mechanics explained

  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
  • Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
  • Set collection: Scoring comes from completing the right combinations.
  • Direct conflict: Players attack each other head-on.
Full publisher description

MANTIS has only two rules: Steal or Score your way to victory. Collect matching cards by stealing or scoring until the winner has 10 cards in their score pile. With the simplicity of UNO and depth of Gin Rummy, Mantis is designed for both kids and adults. But adults should be warned that kids will often beat them at this game.

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