A balanced mind is a healthy mind. And, of course, scores the most points!
Mind Space is a roll-&-write that tasks you with fitting polyominos in the most complex map of all: the human brain.
$19
Mind Space - $19
Can you achieve serenity?
Five pursuit (polyomino) cards are available each round. You roll five dice to assign colors to those shapes. Then, you have to decide which shape to draw on your brain board.
Along the way, you can earn points by fitting different aspects of your life together.
After 12 rounds, the game's over! Receive points by completing sections of the brain, achieving public goal cards, and meeting the criteria of each color.
Mindfulness Tips
Strategy
Consider Trying To Get Money EarlyBeing able to spend money can get you a coveted extra shape or black square. This can make a huge difference!Focus On Getting a Goal Before Your OpponentsGetting one of the goals first is a big advantage. If you can’t get one first, you might consider pivoting; take shapes that better fill out your board instead!
How To Play
1. Roll The Dice!
Life is unpredictable. Roll the beautiful colored dice to assign them to different polyomino cards.
2. Fill In Your Brain
Choose one of the polyomino activities to enrich your brain board.
3. Achieve Life Goals
The goals are public–you gain more points for achieving them first!
4. Score Points
A great mind often has great balance. The different colors have different scoring rules!
What's In The Box?
Components
The Mind Palace:
- 15 Dry-Erase Brain Boards
- 25 Dry-Erase Scoreboards
- 36 Dry-Erase Markers (black, green, orange, red, purple, blue)
- 45 Reference Cards
- 55 Dice (green, orange, red, purple, blue)
- 617 Pursuit Cards
- 715 Goal Cards (Deck A, Deck B, Deck C)
Component Upgrade
Huge Brain Dice + Extra Markers
Make your copy of Mind Space even brainier. Replace your dice with 19mm (that is metric for big) that look like BRAINS.
The upgrade also comes with a second set of dry-erase markers, so you'll have to do a little less passing them around.
Ways Mind Space stands out:
Why We Love It
The Scoring Matches The Theme - Hobbies are more fun when you do them with friends. So purple, or friendship, scores 2 points for each square next to orange, or hobbies. The other colors also have unique scoring that matches the real-life pursuit.
Think About Your Brain - When playing a board game, it's almost cliche to say, "You don't have time to do everything you want to do." Mind Space is quick to point out that this is true about life as well. And it isn't just what you choose to do; it's how each thing you do fits with your other pursuits.
The Shape Parade - In every game, you will see 11 of the 12 polyominos. This makes it possible to plan in a way that isn't obvious at first.
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| Mind Space | Mind Space: Brain Dice and Extra Markers | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5" x 5" x 2" | |
| Weight | 12.0 oz. | |
| SKU | GME-MS | |
| UPC | 618149323326 | |
| MSRP | $20 |
The brains behind the game
Creators
Nao Shimamura
Game Design
Julianne Griepp
Illustration
Matt Paquette Co.
Graphic Design
Anca Gavril
Graphic Design
She has a poster featured in the Board Game Geek Artist series. Her husband and baby girl are always involved in the projects, from mandatory play testing and prototyping, to artistic suggestion.