Mindbug Online news & patch notes

- Fix issue encountered when a new player is getting through the tutorial without an account - Fix issue with some card effects still ongoing after being defeated

- Fix Ai surrendering - Fix visual issues in menu - Achievements can now be unlocked during tournament games - Fix puzzles allowing to go down to 0 lifes - Fix login screen visual for new players

A few improvements: - Better visuals of VFX in the collection menu - Improved handling of async games Fixes: - Fix interaction of Cake Trickster with hypnotic mouse - Fixed card drawing timeframe (eg. watermelon effect) - New VFX for standard action & evolve action

Improvements: - Asynchronous games: you are now notified of an async game completed and can look at the final move. - end game screen now shows clearly your progression through mindbug path and ranking up - Game history: Look at your game history and watch replays of any previous game you've done in the past Changes - Main menu visual changes

New features: - Mobile Notifications when it is your turn to play in async games - AI in Duel mode. You'll now have the choice to play against an AI if the waiting time is too long (available when 1.11.1 is deployed on all platforms) - Some daily quests has been rework to make them easier to achieve. - Level 1 of all upgraded Battlefruit Kingdom cards has now unique play sounds - Graphical improvements in menus Fixes: - Improved stability when recovering async games - Many others ;)

- Fix untimely rank up screen showing up - Fix a few translation issues

A few fixes following the Battlefruits release.

Discover 32 new cards from Battlefruit Kingdom and their brand new mechanics! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44443552/bc2c86f4d10e1a1001b35b32f7ef71753b084a79.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44443552/a9ccd7745ea83c01be22f6a87d81ce806a47d9b2.png Play this new card set in ranked duel, against AI or against your friends in fruity matches! New set available on 25/04/2025 at 14:00 UTC+2

minor fixes

Fix news section not scrollable

Quality of Life improvements for async mode.

fix an issue preventing to accept a friendly async challenge

Patch note 1.8.1: - NEW: You can now challenge your friends in asynchronous games. Disconnect and reconnect whenever you want to play your turn. You need to own at least a set to challenge asynchronously a friend. - Christmas bundle removed from the shop Fixes: - Some translation issues fixed - Some exclusive titles are now shown correctly Known issue: You may not be able to accept a friendly asynchronous game request from a friend if you do not own at least one set.

Fix main menu background not shown

- Now available the new interface to manage your card visual upgrades. Choose the upgrade you want to display for each card, same for alternate visuals - Unlocked promo cards can now be used in the custom card set in a friendly challenge. - Fix abandon the final mode of colosseum that was making you abandon your classic mode. - Fix a few bugs on promo cards - Fix some issues in legendary quests - Fix some translation issues in Spanish - Timer shown at the end of the game if losing by timeout is now 0 and not a random value anymore. - Fix first tutorials not working

Fix Colosseum final entry while 0 ticket left.

A few Fixes: - fix tutorial not playing properly - arena winter theme - fix some translation (mostly spanish)

In this patch, we focused on improving a few things: - Custom timer, you can now choose the time style you like to play in friendly challenge. You will have access to a few modes: None (no timer at all), fast (very limited time per turn and action), normal (same timer as in duel), long (time is doubled) - Improvement of maintenance announcements. The maintenance popup was not extremely reliable, and you may have experiences a downtime 2 minutes after you started playing. The message announcing the maintenance will always be shown when you connect, telling you the time left before the upcoming maintenance. - Fix: Level 4 of card upgrade was missing on some cards, now all of them should display properly. There is still a few cases (gorillion, strange barrel and some others) that may not show their 4th level OnDrag animation in the preview menu of the collection. We are planning a rework of this menu a bit later that should fix this. - Fix: Daily orders not progressing. Sometimes some actions done early in the game was not considered achieved by your daily orders. That should now be fixed.

Colosseum Final mode is (finally) out! Win as much as you can, compete against others to get to the top and win your World Championship qualification or simply earn DNA. A few fixes has been done (Mr Pink first quest is again playable)

Fix Suspicious GIft card not showing up in the collection menu.

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

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

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. Here’s 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. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44443552/aafa9de7ed435f9b7286ae36656dca986e3fe82f.png This Week’s 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 awaits—are 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!

Hello fellow Earthlings, Today, we’re announcing exciting updates to Mindbug Online! After listening to your feedback, we’ve made significant changes to enhance your experience, introduce a brand-new mode, and make the game more accessible. Duels will be Free-to-Play We’re 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, we’ve heard loud and clear that this didn’t 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 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44443552/61071b586e0fc7157d2541aa1db17ef01d90092b.png 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. Here’s 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): You’ll 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 wouldn’t make these changes if we didn’t believe they would make Mindbug Online more accessible, engaging, and rewarding for everyone. Whether you’re a free player enjoying ranked matches or a premium player diving into the full spectrum of features, there’s something for everyone. We truly appreciate your feedback and passion for Mindbug. Your voices are shaping this game into something special, and we can’t 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 you’ve already purchased a set, you’re welcome to contact us (via infokissaki.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 we’ll see you in the Colosseum! The Mindbug Team

• 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

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 you’ve 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, we’ve 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 isn’t designed to be completely free-to-play indefinitely. To unlock the full competitive experience and climb the ranking ladder, you’ll need to invest in the game by purchasing a set of cards. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44443552/381374024848c98bd0ed348bf4a6867cde979c5a.jpg 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 don’t believe players should have to spend excessive amounts of money chasing rare cards or luck-based loot boxes. Instead, we’ve 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 don’t 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 subscriptions—just 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. It’s 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 We’ve 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 they’re getting and helps Mindbug stand out in a crowded market where other games might rely on aggressive monetization tactics.