- BGG rank
- BGG #15,724
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Activity kompakt
- 3–16 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1992
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- BGG #20,923
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Likewise!
2008
Rules assistance for Likewise!
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- 3–6 players
- 35 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
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Likewise! is a board game released in 2008 for 3–6 players, 35 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dugald Keith (II) and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Line Drawing.
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About the game
Likewise! the laughable, lively, like minded party game - a thought-provoking game where it pays to think alike. In this game, individuals are presented with a random pairing of a Description (adjective) and Subject(noun) Cards. With 71 cards of each, there are over 5,000 possible combinations. The pairing might be "Exotic - Car," "Massive - Breakfast Food, " "Pathetic - Celebrity," "Mysterious - Politician," or something like that. Next, players write down or doodle their answers in secret or in pairs (depending on the roll of the mode die). Finally, they flip their paddles, revealing their answers (and a little bit about themselves, in a way). Matching answers move ahead on the scoreboard and the first to the winner's circle is declared the champ.
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- Buffalo Games
Questions and answers
Likewise! 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 listed playing time for Likewise! is 35 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 Likewise! for ages 12 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.
Likewise! 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.
Likewise! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Line Drawing. 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 Likewise! are: Dugald Keith (II). 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 Likewise! 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.