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Like Minds
2004
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- 4–8 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 4 players
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Like Minds is a board game released in 2004 for 4–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Brian S. Spence, Garrett J. Donner, and Michael S. Steer and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Team-Based Game, and Real-Time.
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About the game
This is a party game played with partners. A card is drawn which instructs the players to write down a list of things like: cartoon animals, round fruit, pizza toppings, Jim Carry Movies etc. Players then compare their lists with their partners. The team with the most matches advances their pawn on the game board, and the first team to reach Brain Central wins. From the back of the box: Would you write the same things down when you are asked to make a list of pizza toppings? Things found in a fish tank? TV game shows? You'll find out when you play Like Minds. Players sit across from their game partner. The Like Mind's brain is put in reach of everyone. The category is read out loud for all players to hear ...but only ONE player from each team knows how many matches are needed to win the round. Everyone starts writing answers to the category. As soon as you think you and your partner have the number of matches needed, you grab the brain. Now compare your list with your partner's. Here's an example: The category is "things teenagers do in their spare time." You know you and your partner only need three matches. You write down whatever comes to mind, hoping that it comes to your partner's mind too. "Listen to music", "watch TV", "play sports", "use the internet". Did you match at least three? If so, you win the round and get to move ahead on the game board. The more matches you and your teammate make, the faster you'll get to Brain Central and the win! Includes game board, 35 game cards with 420 categories, 4 folders, dice, dice cup, brain, movers, pads, and instructions
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Publishers
- Pressman Toy Corp.
Questions and answers
Like Minds supports 4–8 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 Like Minds is 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 Like Minds 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.
Like Minds has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Like Minds belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Team-Based Game, and Real-Time. 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 Like Minds are: Brian S. Spence, Garrett J. Donner, and Michael S. Steer. 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 Like Minds 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.