Mantis
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!
- THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER: You’ll be feeling all warm & fuzzy one minute; seething with vengeance the next! Meet Mantis - a cutthroat card game of rainbows and revenge. There are only two rules: Steal or Score! With the simplicity of UNO and the depth of Gin Rummy, it’s one of the card games for families that should be part of any collection. In every set, you’ll find 105 cards with original artwork by The Oatmeal, 1 comic book you’ll want to flaunt on your coffee table, and a manual.
- HOW TO PLAY: Collect matching sets of cards, steal cards from opponents, try not to catch feelings! The aim of the game? Be the first player to get 10 or more cards in your score pile. It will take strategy. Some calculated risks. A bit of x-ray vision. And a whole lot of good-hearted thieving! The beauty of Mantis? It works as a card game for kids and is one of the adult party games you’ll want to play on repeat. Little ones aged 7 and up can easily get in on the fun. Suitable for 2-6 players.
- QUICK PLAY ACTION: We all need that one card game. The one that doesn’t take ages to set up or play. The one you can whip out for a quick game before dinner. The one you can throw in your pocket and wage war against boredom wherever you roam. This is THAT game. It takes just a few seconds to learn and rounds can be knocked out in under 15 minutes. Carry it to the bar. Tag it along on road trips. Take it camping. Bring it to work, play during breaks, and get a new nickname - Mantis!