How to Play Book Bugs: Tales of Travellers

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Choose one of three gameplay modes to begin!

Image of The M Book Bug

Classic Mode:

Compete against other players. Practise and prepare yourself for Bugcadia's finale event of the Annual National Tournament (A.N.T.) with this exciting, strategy-based gameplay.

Storytelling Mode:

Flex your creative muscle and have limitless fun with other players! See who can come up with the most intriguing tales with this friendly gameplay.

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Mode:

Guide your friends and family through Bugcadia in this fun and collaborative role-playing game! Work together to solve puzzles, meet quirky Book Bugs, and embark on exciting adventures together.

 

Bugcadia's Annual National Tournament*

The tournament game rules are to be played on top of the standard game rules, to ensure fair play and a structured tournament.

Click the image to download the Tournament Rules.

Image link to download Book Bugs: Tales of Travellers tournament rules

*Terms and conditions for participation will be updated on the Book Bugs Events page.

 

Classic Mode

  • How to Play: Classic Mode

    Once you have started collecting Book Bugs cards, learn how to play the card game in preparation for Bugcadia’s Annual National Tournament (A.N.T.)!

    Watch the video to see The M, Dungeon Master and emcee of the A.N.T., teach you the rules of the card game.

     

     

    Pick up a game mat at any participating public libraries to enhance your game experience.

  • Card skills and effects


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    Pick up a copy of the Book Bugs game mat at any participating public library!*

    *Participating public libraries exclude Bukit Batok Public Library, library@chinatown, library@orchard, and Marine Parade Public Library.

     

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Mode

  • Tabletop Role-Playing Game Guide

    Bugcadia is calling—and now you can guide your friends and family on adventures of your very own with the Book Bugs: Tales of Travellers Tabletop Role-playing Game (TTRPG) Game Master’s Guide!

    This easy-to-follow guide helps you step into the role of Game Master, the one who leads the adventure. You’ll take your group through puzzles, challenges, and encounters with the curious Book Bugs as you journey together to uncover the mystery of Ix’s disappearance.
    Inside, you’ll discover:

    • Simple steps for preparing and running your own Book Bugs sessions.
    • Helpful tips to make gameplay smooth and fun for everyone.
    • Family-friendly adventures suitable for both first-time players and seasoned Travellers.

    🌟 With everything explained in the guide, all you need to do is gather your party and begin exploring Bugcadia together.
    📖 A new chapter unfolds in Bugcadia.

    Click to download.

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