- BGG rating
- 7.7
Mutants: Deep Freeze
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,192
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Mutants
2019
Rules assistance for Mutants
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- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Mutants
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Mutants is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sen-Foong Lim and Alara Cameron and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Mutants: Incubator Overload
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- 45–60 min
- 2019
- BGG rating
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Mutants: Next Level
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 2019
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About the game
In Mutants, 1-4 players have to mix and match genetics to create the ultimate warriors and demonstrate their prowess in the arena. By dominating the arena and freezing the most valuable mutants, you gain Victory Points — and whoever gets most of them wins. In each round, players take turns until all players have used every card in their hand. At the end of the round, the player whose token is closest to the top space of the arena track scores Victory Points based on the round track. The game proceeds in this way for five rounds, after which players reveal their archives and gain additional prestige based on the freeze value of the mutants they have placed there. On your turn, you perform three steps. First, you check to see whether you crushed the competition. Second, you move your Active Mutant left or right, triggering the Leave ability of the card being replaced by such movement. Third, you take one action from the following three: Deploy mutant: Play a mutant from your hand to your active mutant slot. Breed: Gain a new mutant card to use in battle this round. Incubate: Prepare a new mutant card to use in battle next round. The game is also provided with a solo mode called Uprising. You win Uprising if you defeat the boss. Unlike normal Mutants, you do not win by gaining points. Instead, each time you would gain points you will reduce the life off the boss by the number of points gained. If the Boss ever has zero (or less) life, you win immediately!
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- Lucky Duck Games
Questions and answers
Mutants supports 1–4 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 Mutants is 45–60 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 Mutants 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.
Mutants has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Mutants belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Mutants are: Sen-Foong Lim and Alara Cameron. 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 Mutants 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.