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Bugs & Co
2011
Rules assistance for Bugs & Co
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 5 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Bugs & Co
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Bugs & Co is a board game released in 2011 for 2–8 players, 5 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bruno Faidutti, Thomas Vuarchex, and Pierrick Yakovenko and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Memory.
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About the game
In this game, everyone plays at the same time, and players' speed and memory skills get a thorough workout! A number of "monster" tiles are spread face down on the table. The aim of the game is to collect as many families of three identical monsters as possible, without being fooled by similar-looking impostors! When the game starts, each player (using one hand only) must turn over and pick up as many "monster" tiles as possible, one by one. Each tile thus collected is placed face down in the player's other hand. Once a player has placed a tile in their second hand, they cannot look at it again or put it back on the table. Any mistakes will cost you dearly, with penalty points at the end of the game for incomplete and mismatched families. A limited number of "trophy" tiles are laid out face up alongside the "monster" tiles. Bonus points are awarded for each "trophy" tile at the end of the game. At any time, a player can pick up the highest-value "trophy" tile still available and place it in their other hand. The player must then stop playing. When the last "trophy" tile is taken, all the players who have collected a "trophy" tile and stopped playing start calling out a ten-second countdown. The game ends when the countdown reaches zero and any players without a "trophy" tile must also stop playing.
Mechanics
Publishers
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Questions and answers
Bugs & Co supports 2–8 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 Bugs & Co is 5 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 Bugs & Co for ages 8 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.
Bugs & Co 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.
Bugs & Co belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Party Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Set Collection 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 Bugs & Co are: Bruno Faidutti, Thomas Vuarchex, and Pierrick Yakovenko. 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 Bugs & Co 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.