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2022BGG rank #2,873

MANTIS

by Ken Gruhl, Jeremy Posner · Exploding Kittens

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Players2–6
Time10m
ComplexityLight
Age7+

About the game

What is MANTIS?

MANTIS has only two rules: Steal or Score your way to victory. Collect matching cards by stealing or scoring until the winner has 10 cards in their score pile. With the simplicity of UNO and depth of Gin Rummy, Mantis is designed for both kids and adults. But adults should be warned that kids will often beat them at this game.

How it plays

Mechanics

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On the shelf

Categories

Card Game

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