- BGG rating
- 7.5
Немного Ту-Ту: Закрытое купе (Brain Train: The Locked Coupe)
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- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,722
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Немного Ту-Ту (Brain Train)
2025
Rules assistance for Немного Ту-Ту (Brain Train)
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- 2–8 players
- 20–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Немного Ту-Ту (Brain Train) is a board game released in 2025 for 2–8 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ivan Lashin and its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Team-Based Game.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Немного Ту-Ту: Совсем Ту-Ту (Brain Train: Quite Toot-Toot)
- 2–8 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Немного Ту-Ту: Тряска (Brain Train: The Jolts)
- 2–8 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2025
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About the game
Немного Ту-Ту ("Brain Train") is a word association game that can be played cooperatively or competitively. Players are challenged to think creatively within letter constraints. In cooperative mode, all players work as a team to lead their train along the route by guessing hidden words. Each turn, the active player reveals one letter of their secret word and provides an associated clue starting with that letter. Team members must guess the word in three attempts, losing "gears" (representing train health) for every incorrect guess. If all "gears" are lost, the game ends with defeat. Players can use two types of limited-use hints: "Idea" (one associated clue with no letter restriction) and "Letter" (shows an additional letter). Route maps add variability due to rules that change the gameplay depending on the segment (for example, they limit the types of hints). For a more difficult task, players can use a timer (sandglass), reduce the number of starting gears, or disable hints. To win, you need to get to the final station indicated on the route map. In competitive mode, two teams race to the finish line, guessing the words.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Lavka Games
- Jet Games Studio
Questions and answers
Немного Ту-Ту (Brain Train) 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 Немного Ту-Ту (Brain Train) 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 Немного Ту-Ту (Brain Train) 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.
Немного Ту-Ту (Brain Train) has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Немного Ту-Ту (Brain Train) belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Team-Based Game. 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 Немного Ту-Ту (Brain Train) are: Ivan Lashin. 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 Немного Ту-Ту (Brain Train) 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.