
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Make the Difference: Expansion Pack
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- 2022

2022
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Make the Difference is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Shintaro Ono (大野 森太郎) and its main mechanics are Drawing.
In 間違いさがし開発課 (Machigai Sagashi Kaihatsuka), roughly "Mistake Search and Development Division", the players are drawing differences on copies of photos, and the other players are trying to spot the differences. The players have 2 minutes to draw the differences, and the other players have 3 minutes to spot them. The drawer is rewarded if the other players find the guess between 1 and 3 minutes, or if large additions go unnoticed. The player with the most points after each has had a chance to draw wins.
Make the Difference supports 2–4 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 Make the Difference is 15–30 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 Make the Difference 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.
Make the Difference 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.
The main mechanics of Make the Difference are Drawing. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Make the Difference and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Make the Difference are: Shintaro Ono (大野 森太郎). 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 Make the Difference 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.