
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,004
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Telepaths
- 4–24 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1992

1998
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Ditto is a board game released in 1998 for 3–6 players and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Brian C. Larson and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Paper-and-Pencil.
edit The former description was from a game called 'Brainstorm'. This game is more fun than Brainstorm. This is Ditto, or Idem Ditto. A partygame for up to six players, where you have to guess what other people will write down on their paddle. Each quick round two cards are turned face up: 1 card with a noun and 1 card with a description. E.g.: weird + thing on a farm. Than everyone writes down something they associate with these cards. When you write down the same thing as another player, you get points if you are the majority. It's quick, lots of fun and the whole idea to write something down that other people will write too, is just hilarious! Get in each others head and have a blast!
Ditto supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The catalogue lists Ditto for ages 8 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.
Ditto has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Ditto belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Ditto are: Brian C. Larson. 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 Ditto as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.