Fixed a bug that prohibit the start of tutorial 1-3

[ 2024-12-20 12:30:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

Release 1.5.2 is now live! We know that during the past 2 weeks, the app was quite unstable, but we wanted to make sure the major issues were addressed before releasing it. We hope you all enjoy the Colosseum mode as much as we do. Patch Notes: - Added new bundles in the shop: - Christmas bundles (purchasing alternate arts for cards will automatically apply them, not yet a way to disable them) - 300 gold bundles - decrease price of existing gold bundles. - Multiple fixes in colosseum - There was some wrong colosseum rewards given at the end of a run (you can contact us to get it if you are still missing them). - Preparation of next events (week 52 and week 53) - fix display of colosseum medal - Fix card pool showing wrongly - Fix how new events are introduced in colosseum when a run is still ongoing - New christmas theme in the arena - Fix card upgrade cost: Killer bee price has been exchanged with Elephantopus DNA cost. - Fix issue when a card change side of the table before activating its effect and the opponent is activating the effect. - Fix the reward panel showing empty after collecting daily quest. - Beta feature on PC to replay a game, tournament games are now reported in the tournament website https://tourney.mindbug.me - Replace SharkDog avatar and emoji rewards from Mr Pink season pass to Snail hydrag avatar and emoji - Fix some legendary quests not starting properly - Fix display of item's details in the shop. Kissaki Studios

[ 2024-12-20 10:28:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

The new Colosseum Mode is live. The Colosseum is the new ultimate battleground in Mindbug Online, designed to keep the game fresh and exciting every week. Heres how it works: What Is Colosseum Mode? Win 6 matches before losing 3 times to earn exclusive rewards, including promo cards, cosmetics, and Dedication points to showcase your Mindbug mastery. Each week introduces new global effects, card pools, and special rules, creating a constantly shifting meta. Here is an article about this mode.
This Weeks Theme: Winter Is Coming A fierce snowstorm has descended on the Colosseum, making it harder to see the battlefield clearly. Special Rule: When a creature is played, only its power value is revealed before you make your Mindbug decision. Can you navigate the storm and emerge victorious? Why Play Colosseum Mode? Exclusive Rewards: Earn a promo card every week and unlock unique cosmetics. Dynamic Gameplay: Test your skills in an ever-changing environment. Competitive Spirit: Climb the rankings and fight for the title of Colosseum Champion. The Colosseum awaitsare you ready to claim your glory? Jump In Now! The snowstorm is raging, and the competition is fierce. Head to the Colosseum today and prove yourself!

[ 2024-12-10 09:47:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello fellow Earthlings, Today, were announcing exciting updates to Mindbug Online! After listening to your feedback, weve made significant changes to enhance your experience, introduce a brand-new mode, and make the game more accessible. Duels will be Free-to-Play Were removing the restrictions on the Duel Queue! Previously, Duel Queue was limited to two games per day for free players, with AI Arena as the main free-to-play mode. However, weve heard loud and clear that this didnt meet expectations for a competitive card battler. With this update, everyone has unlimited access to the Duel experience. Introducing the Colosseum: A weekly evolving Battleground
While Duel Mode offers a competitive experience with a fixed meta over several weeks, the Colosseum introduces a fast-paced, ever-changing battlefield with unique card pools, global effects, and special rules that keep the gameplay fresh. In the Colosseum, players aim for 6 wins before 3 losses to earn a ticket to the final round. The format evolves weekly, featuring different card sets, exclusive new cards, and dynamic global effects. Players can earn exclusive rewards, including dedication, special cosmetics, and a weekly promo card for their collection. You can find a full description of the new Colosseum Mode here: Learn more about the Colosseum The Boxed Model: A Premium Experience We still believe in the boxed model where purchasing the card set gives you full access to everything this set has to offer. This ensures a premium experience for those who want it. Heres what premium players get:

• Unlimited Access to the Colosseum: Compete as often as you want in our weekly challenges (learn more).
• Challenge a Friend: Directly invite your friends for a friendly match with this set.
• Progression Mode (Coming soon): Unlock 2 Mindbugs for the upcoming progression mode. (learn more)
• Organized Tournaments: Participate in qualifier tournaments for the World Championship, National Championships, and the Cup of Nations. The next tournament will happen soon. If you want to participate, you can register here.
• Async Games (Coming soon): Youll be able to enjoy games with your card sets at your own pace in the asynchronous game mode.

Why Are We Making These Changes? Mindbug is our passion. We have been working day and night on this game for the last 3 years. We wouldnt make these changes if we didnt believe they would make Mindbug Online more accessible, engaging, and rewarding for everyone. Whether youre a free player enjoying ranked matches or a premium player diving into the full spectrum of features, theres something for everyone. We truly appreciate your feedback and passion for Mindbug. Your voices are shaping this game into something special, and we cant wait for you to dive into Duels, explore the Colosseum, and experience all the exciting updates that will come next. We understand that this is a significant change to our monetization model. If you feel that this new direction no longer aligns with your expectations and youve already purchased a set, youre welcome to contact us (via info[at]kissaki.de). We want to ensure that all our players feel valued and supported during this transition. However, we firmly believe that owning a full card set is now more valuable than ever! Stay tuned for more updates, and well see you in the Colosseum! The Mindbug Team

[ 2024-11-26 16:19:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Fixed timer issue
• Achievements show in Steam when unlocked on other devices
• Friendlist: Add people that you played against can be added as a friend
• some smaller Bugfixes

Planned Server Maintenance 19.11.2024 8:30am CET

• Quest fixes
• Translations of Legendary Quests
• Portal Malfunction: Must blocked has been fixed

[ 2024-11-18 19:19:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fix Pop-Up in First Player Experience

[ 2024-11-14 00:15:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

At Mindbug, our goal has always been to provide a strategic and fun experience that is accessible and fair for all players. Whether youve played the physical version of Mindbug or are just discovering the game, we want to ensure that you understand our approach to monetization for the online version, which is designed to give players a clear and fair path forward. Free to Try Play Before You Pay Mindbug Online is not your typical free-to-play game. Instead, weve adopted a shareware-inspired model. We want you to get a genuine feel for the game before making any purchase decisions, which is why we allow everyone to download the app and start playing for free. You can play a few ranked games per day for free and also challenge a weak AI opponent. This will give you a good sense of the strategic depth of Mindbug. However, Mindbug isnt designed to be completely free-to-play indefinitely. To unlock the full competitive experience and climb the ranking ladder, youll need to invest in the game by purchasing a set of cards.
A Set-Based Model Inspired by the Physical Game A core value we hold is transparency and fairness. While Mindbug might feel like a trading card game, we have worked hard to avoid the pitfalls of typical trading card game monetization. There are no random booster packs, and we dont believe players should have to spend excessive amounts of money chasing rare cards or luck-based loot boxes. Instead, weve mirrored the business model of the physical Mindbug game. In Mindbug Online, when you buy a set of cards, you own all the cards in that set. You dont have to worry about incomplete collections or spending more just to stay competitive. Competitive Seasons and Sets Each set forms the foundation of the competitive environment for about three months, aligning with a seasonal structure. During this time, players who purchase the set can play as much as they like and participate in ranked play. If you choose not to purchase the newest set, you can still enjoy Mindbug Online by challenging friends or playing against the AI with your existing sets. If you want to climb the ranked ladder in a new season, you can test the new set with your free games first. If you like it and want to continue competing with it, you can purchase the new set, but again, you only buy it once for a fixed price of 9.99. No hidden fees, no ongoing subscriptionsjust one purchase for full access. Mindbug as Your Season Pass Without Expiration For those who enjoy unlocking cosmetics and other customization options, we also offer a special Mindbug purchase. Think of it as a kind of season pass, but without any time pressure or expiration date. Once you purchase a Mindbug, you can continue progressing with it as long as you want, unlocking exclusive cosmetics and showing off your style. Its entirely optional and has no impact on gameplay or your competitive edge, keeping the experience fair for everyone. Why We Believe This Model is Fair Weve built the monetization model for Mindbug Online around a philosophy of fairness and transparency. We want players to experience the full joy of the game without needing to worry about unpredictable costs or feeling pressure to spend endlessly just to remain competitive. By offering full sets, we ensure that everyone has access to all the strategic tools they need to enjoy the game. No surprises, no pay-to-win. Our pricing reflects the cost of the physical game, and once you make a purchase, you can play as much as you want. You can even challenge a friend who does not own the set. Just like you could play with them using a physical copy. We hope this approach gives players confidence in the value theyre getting and helps Mindbug stand out in a crowded market where other games might rely on aggressive monetization tactics.

[ 2024-11-13 22:08:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Add small comment to explain why an account is needed (cross-platform play with a single purchase, fair matches on dedicated, authorative server). - Fix visual glitch on the very first tutorial.

[ 2024-11-13 17:07:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Improved visuals for First Player Experience

[ 2024-11-13 14:48:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

After three years of dedicated development, Mindbug Online is set to release on November 13th. This marks an incredible journey for usa small indie team working with boundless passion and commitment to bring this game to life. Supported in part by funding from the German state and the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, some of our team members have had the chance to work part-time on the project. But like many indie developers, were balancing day jobs and family commitments, often diving into this work during evenings, weekends, and even late nights. From the outset, we had a vision of a feature-rich app, an ideal version that would fully showcase the potential of Mindbug. However, as a small team with limited resources, we also have to be realistic and limit our scope to what is achievable. That said, were proud of what were delivering on day one. The scope of the release includes a suite of features designed to provide an immersive, competitive, and enjoyable experience for players.

Heres what you can expect from the launch:

• Duel Mode: Engage in competitive, thrilling PvP matches with matchmaking and a carefully designed league system. Our card rotation mechanic will keep the metagame fresh and challenging.
• AI Arena: A highly developed AI arena featuring 100 difficulty levels for players to hone their skills and test strategies.
• Mindbug Reward Paths: Two distinct paths packed with tutorials, legendary quests, and puzzles, allowing players to explore the games depth at their own pace.
• Cosmetics: A broad range of visual effects and animations that add flair to every match, including foil and parallax effects, animations, sounds, and arena-specific cosmetics like unique Mindbug models, player avatars, emojis, and card backs.
• Achievements: A fully integrated achievement system to help players track progress and celebrate milestones.

These features make for an engaging first experience, but this is only the beginning for Mindbug Online. Were deeply committed to expanding the game and have a host of exciting updates and features planned for the near future.

Whats Next for Mindbug Online?

We want Mindbug Online to continue evolving alongside our community. Heres whats on our roadmap, and we cant wait to work with you, our players, to bring these additions to life:

• Progression Mode: A PvP roguelite game mode with deck-building elements that will give players a continuous sense of challenge and strategy.
• Tournament Mode: In-app tournament features that will work in tandem with our organized play program, which includes the World Championship, National Championships, and a Nations Cup.
• New Achievements: To provide even more ways for players to track and showcase their progress.
• Events: Were planning to experiment with exciting new game modes as special eventsthink ultra-fast matches, draft and semi-constructed formats, and many more.
• New Set Releases: Fresh card sets will be introduced every few months to keep the gameplay dynamic and exciting.

Were grateful for the enthusiasm, support, and feedback weve already received from our community. Will the app be bug-free on day one? Probably not. Will it include every feature weve dreamed of? Definitely not. But we hope youll join us on this journey to make Mindbug Online the best it can be. For us, this isnt a one-time launch; its the beginning of a long-term adventure. With your support, we can continue to grow the game and bring our vision to life.

[ 2024-11-12 16:22:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Mindbug players, The Mindbug Online demo has officially come to an end, and we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated! Your feedback and support have been invaluable in helping us prepare for the full release. But this is just the beginning! As we gear up for the official launch on November 13th, we invite you to wishlist the game and be among the first to experience Mindbug Online in its full glory. By wishlisting, you'll be notified the moment the game is available, and you'll join us for the next exciting phase of Mindbug's journey. Thank you again, and we can't wait to see you all soon! The Kissaki Studios Team

[ 2024-10-23 10:13:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Time: The tournament will take place today, October 18th, starting at 18:30 UTC. Make sure you're available for up to 3 hours. Format: This is a fun tournament and will therefore have a quick matchup plan to reduce waiting times for players. We will play: Single Elimination: Best of 1 matches. Special: If you defeat a Kissaki Studios or Nerdlab Games team member during the tournament, you win a 10 Nerdlab Games Shop voucher. The overall tournament winner will receive a 50 Nerdlab Games Shop voucher and will also qualify for the 2024 The runner-up wins a 25 shop voucher How to Enter: To enter the tournament, you need to signup for it here: https://tourney.mindbug.me/tournament/organize/229 You must also join our official Discord server via this link: https://discord.gg/n57N2Uvx4w. Tournament access instructions will be provided in a dedicated channel. How to Play: Matches will be played on the official Mindbug Demo which is available on Windows (Steam) and Linux (Steam). If you have access to the prototype on iOS or Android, you can also use these clients. Once the pairings are announced on the tournament website, refresh the page. Your match details will appear at the top of the page, along with a game code. Copy this code, open the app, go to the settings (top right gear icon), paste the code in the game code section, and click on "Join Game." After your first match, repeat the process once to complete the match pairing. Then return to the tournament website and report the result. Match Format: Matches will be played in Best-of-1 format with single elimination. If a player does not finish their match within 30 minutes, a referee will be contacted to make the final decision regarding the result of the ongoing match. Match Rules: Matches must be played using the TCG Invitational set. To do so, use the game code provided for your match in the app, and select the "TCG Invitational" set in the menu.

[ 2024-10-18 14:10:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

We invited the most renowned TCG players to compete in a Mindbug Tournament. Note: This is a recording from April 2024 showing some intense matches of Mindbug. It is using an older version of the Mindbug Client.

[ 2024-10-17 09:11:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

From Monday 14th to 21st of October, come and try our latest Demo. Here the modes we made available for this Demo: 1. Tutorial: New to the game ? that's where your start to understand the basic concept of the game 2. Duel: Want to face others players in fast and intense matches ? That the perfect place to be ! 3. Friend Challenge: Invite your friends to the demo, add them as a friend and you can start duelling with them. 4. Puzzles: Not scared of challenges ? Then you should definitively try our puzzles. The more you progress through them, the more difficult they will became.

[ 2024-10-16 13:27:41 CET ] [ Original post ]