- BGG rating
- 8.6
In the Palm of your Hand: Life of Mei
- 2–8 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,994
- BGG rating
- 6.7
In the Palm of Your Hand
2020
Rules assistance for In the Palm of Your Hand
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- 2–8 players
- 20–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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In the Palm of Your Hand is a board game released in 2020 for 2–8 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Timothée Decroix and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Team-Based Game, and Communication Limits.
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About the game
In the Palm of Your Hand is a new team-based game from first-time designer Timothée Decroix! Help your grandparent relive their memories using 11 different 3D objects and over 100 beautifully-illustrated cards! One player (grandchild) must “mime” memories depicted on cards by using objects in the palm of another player (grandparent), whose eyes are shut. The grandchild draws 2 random cards from their hand, secretly looks at them, then uses any of the 11 3D objects included in the box to mime the memories in the grandparent's palm. Cards are added (by the opposing team and from the deck) until there are 8 cards total. The grandparent then opens their eyes and must find the 2 correct memories out of the 8 cards on the table! The game ends once everyone has had a chance to be the grandparent!
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- Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- Geronimo Games
- Hachette Boardgames UK
- Hachette Boardgames USA
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Questions and answers
In the Palm of Your Hand supports 2–8 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 listed playing time for In the Palm of Your Hand is 20–30 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 In the Palm of Your Hand for ages 10 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.
In the Palm of Your Hand 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.
In the Palm of Your Hand belongs to these categories: Party Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Team-Based Game, and Communication Limits. 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 In the Palm of Your Hand are: Timothée Decroix. 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 In the Palm of Your Hand 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.