Quick answer
Mantis Grab & Game Edition is a travel-friendly card game where players score points by collecting matching sets of colorful mantis cards. Setup takes under a minute, and a full game lasts about 15 minutes.
What makes Grab & Game Edition different
The Grab & Game Edition of Mantis is designed for portability. The cards are smaller and the box is compact, making it easy to toss in a bag or pocket. Despite the smaller size, the gameplay remains the same cutthroat fun as the original: players compete to collect the most cards of a single color, then steal from opponents to build their scoring set.
One trade-off is that the smaller cards can be slightly harder to shuffle for players with larger hands. The compact box also means there's less room for storage, so you'll want to keep the cards in the box when not playing.
How to play Mantis Grab & Game Edition in 5 steps
- Set up the deck: Shuffle the deck of 54 cards and deal 5 cards face down to each player. Place the remaining deck in the center as the draw pile. Common mistake: dealing too many cards. Stick to exactly 5 per player to keep the game balanced.
- Start your turn by drawing: On your turn, draw the top card from the draw pile. If the draw pile runs out, shuffle the discard pile to form a new draw pile. Checkpoint: if you draw a card that matches a color you already have, you may choose to play it immediately or hold it.
- Play a card or steal: You have two options: play a card from your hand face up in front of you to start a color set, or steal a card from another player's set if you have a matching color in your hand. Common mistake: forgetting you can steal. Always check if an opponent has a color you hold before playing a card.
- End your turn by discarding: After playing or stealing, discard one card from your hand face up to the discard pile. Your turn ends and play passes to the left. Checkpoint: you must always discard exactly one card at the end of your turn, even if your hand is empty.
- Win by collecting 5 of one color: The first player to have 5 cards of the same color in their play area wins the game. If the draw pile runs out and no one has 5, the player with the most cards of a single color wins. Common mistake: focusing only on your own color. Watch opponents' sets and steal key cards to block their progress.
Product details
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Mantis: Grab & Game Edition: A travel-friendly, colorfully cutthroat card game of rainbows and revenge! The compact design makes it easy to bring on trips or play in tight spaces like cafes or planes, without losing the strategic fun.
Mantis: Grab & Game Edition
