Get Bit!
2–6 players • 15 min • ages 8+
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Playing time
- 15 min
- Age
- 8+
How it plays
Get Bit! plays 2–6 players, takes about 15 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Get Bit! was first released in 2007, designed by Dave Chalker. The game emerged from a design challenge focused on creating a card game that could be played in under twenty minutes, resulting in a lighthearted, fast-paced experience where players control robot swimmers attempting to outrun a shark. The core mechanic centers on blind bidding, where players play cards simultaneously to determine their position in a line, with the player at the back losing a limb to the shark each round.
The game is widely recognized for its distinctive tactile components, specifically the plastic robot figures with detachable magnetic limbs. This design choice moved the game beyond standard card play and helped it find a lasting audience in the tabletop community. It was originally published by Mayday Games and has seen several editions and artistic refreshes over the years, consistently praised for its approachable rules and chaotic, humorous nature.
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About Get Bit!
Get Bit! is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–6 players • 15 min • ages 8+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Get Bit!?
Get Bit! is a board game for 2–6 players, running about 15 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Get Bit! for?
Get Bit! is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Get Bit! take to play?
A game of Get Bit! is listed at about 15 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Get Bit! for?
Get Bit! lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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