
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,806
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Mindbug: Battlefruit Galaxy
- 2 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2025

2025
Rules assistance for Mindbug: King of Tokyo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Mindbug: King of Tokyo is a board game released in 2025 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, Take That, and Dice Rolling.
Mindbug invades Tokyo! The unique card battler – now with Kaiju! Control powerful King of Tokyo monsters using the acclaimed Mindbug mechanic. Roll the special die to trigger crazy attack effects. Spend energy to buy unique and game-changing Power cards! Playable alone or with all Mindbug sets. —description from the publisher
Mindbug: King of Tokyo 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: King of Tokyo 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: King of Tokyo 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: King of Tokyo 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: King of Tokyo belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Dice Rolling. 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: King of Tokyo 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: King of Tokyo 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.