• 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

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

Fix Pop-Up in First Player Experience

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.

- 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.

Improved visuals for First Player Experience

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.

Whats Next for Mindbug Online?

• 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.

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

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.

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.

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.