
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,233
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Tetrarchia
- 1–5 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for BASKETmind+
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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BASKETmind+ is an expansion for BASKETmind released in 2013 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Miguel Marqués and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Pattern Recognition.
Would you like to enjoy BASKETmind on a full basketball court? Now with BASKETmind+ you can: using the base game rules and components, a second board, plus a few rules to handle transitions between boards, you will get even closer to the experience of a basketball match. Although the rules remain simple, the tactical depth increases: now you do not only try to score; the position in which you lose/intercept the ball, or the placement of your players after a shot, does matter. Offensive rebounds introduce new choices, as well as time-outs: when will be the best moment to call them?
BASKETmind+ supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for BASKETmind+ is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists BASKETmind+ for ages 11 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
BASKETmind+ has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
BASKETmind+ belongs to these categories: Bluffing, Expansion for Base-game, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Pattern Recognition. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of BASKETmind+ are: Miguel Marqués. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists BASKETmind+ as an expansion for BASKETmind. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need BASKETmind to use it. Check that your edition of BASKETmind is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.