- BGG rating
- 8.0
Mindbug: Beyond – Add-On Pack
- 2 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,404
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Mindbug: Beyond Eternity
2023
Rules assistance for Mindbug: Beyond Eternity
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 15–25 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Mindbug: Beyond Eternity
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Mindbug: Beyond Eternity is a board game released in 2023 for 2 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Richard Garfield, Skaff Elias, Marvin Hegen, and Christian Kudahl and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That.
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About the game
In this stand alone expansion, Mindbug: Beyond Eternity introduces the Boost ability where you can use cards from your graveyard to give your creatures a +1 boost in power. Also cards can have effects when in your graveyard, such as making them stronger. This expansion can be played on its own, or mixed with Mindbug: First Contact or Mindbug: Beyond Evolution. In Mindbug, you summon hybrid creatures and send them to battle against your opponent. But be careful: your opponent may use one of their Mindbugs to take control of it. Outwit your opponent in a fascinating tactical duel in which having the best cards and playing them at the wrong time can be deadly for yourself. Mindbug combines the accessibility and fairness of a simple card game with the strategic depth of a complex Strategy Card Game. The result is a skill-based dueling card game that feels utterly different from all the other card games you have played before.
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Mechanics
Publishers
- Devir
- Rexhry
- Portal Games
- IELLO
- Nerdlab Games
Questions and answers
Mindbug: Beyond Eternity 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 Mindbug: Beyond Eternity is 15–25 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 Mindbug: Beyond Eternity 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.
Mindbug: Beyond Eternity has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Mindbug: Beyond Eternity belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That. 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 Mindbug: Beyond Eternity are: Richard Garfield, Skaff Elias, Marvin Hegen, and Christian Kudahl. 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 Mindbug: Beyond Eternity 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.