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Drachenturm
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Bug Hunt
2021
Rules assistance for Bug Hunt
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Bug Hunt
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Bug Hunt is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Carlo A. Rossi and its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Memory.
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About the game
In Bug Hunt, players want to collect matching bugs to complete their collection. At the start of the game, they construct the bug shrub and fill it with all manner of bugs. Then, they reach in through the shrub's tunnel opening to try to grab theirs — but they have to watch out for the other players' bugs as well as the white ones, who are known to bite any hand that tries to grab them. The first player to finish their collection wins.
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Publishers
- CMON Global Limited
- Bloom Games (I)
Questions and answers
Bug Hunt supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Bug Hunt 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 Bug Hunt for ages 5 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.
Bug Hunt has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Bug Hunt belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Memory. 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 Bug Hunt are: Carlo A. Rossi. 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 Bug Hunt 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.