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BUBBLE GUM
2024
Rules assistance for BUBBLE GUM
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- 2 players
- 15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for BUBBLE GUM
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BUBBLE GUM is a board game released in 2024 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by kota konno and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking.
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About the game
Who's better at blowing bubbles without bursting them? In this cute yet cutthroat duel, two gum aficionados compete to chew the perfect-sized wad. Win tricks to collect cards and grow your gum, but go overboard and - POP!... it's gone. Only the player who controls their stickiness, predicts their opponent's moves, and plays with just the right tension will become the bubble-blowing champion. Bubble Gum is a two-player must-follow trick-taking game with a trump color. Each round, players are dealt 10 cards from a 24-card deck, with one of the 4 leftover cards publicly revealed to set the trump suit. When a player wins a trick, they add the opponent's played card to their "mouth" (score pile). If the total value exceeds 14, the gum bursts and the pile resets. The loser adds the opponent's played card to their hand, then discards one. After 10 tricks, the player whose gum totals closest to 14 without exceeding it wins the round. Win two rounds to win the game. This game blends counting, tempo control, and clever discards in a fast-paced chew-off full of tension and tactical gumplay.
Questions and answers
BUBBLE GUM supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for BUBBLE GUM is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists BUBBLE GUM for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
BUBBLE GUM has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
BUBBLE GUM belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of BUBBLE GUM are: kota konno. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists BUBBLE GUM as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.