
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,404
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Show Me Your Sound
- 2–8 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2021

2024
Rules assistance for Mind Map
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 4 players

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Mind Map is a board game released in 2024 for 4–14 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Gary Kim, Hope S. Hwang, and Yohan Goh and its main mechanics are Deduction.
Make your opponents guess your secret word by placing your coordinate token in the game zone according to two criteria. Sometimes you'll push your logic limit, but don't forget to take the reference word into account! Will you be able to grasp your opponents' logic and make them understand yours? Place your token based on how closely your Secret word relates to the Criteria on each Axis. Take the Reference word and other player's words into account Guess your opponents' words to earn the most points! —description from the publisher
Mind Map supports 4–14 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 Mind Map 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 Mind Map 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.
Mind Map belongs to these categories: Party Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Deduction. 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 Mind Map are: Gary Kim, Hope S. Hwang, and Yohan Goh. 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 Mind Map 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.