Imagine

ボドゲイム (Bodogeimu), Cocktail Games, asmodee · Board game · 2015
3–8 · best 6 20 min Weight 1.1/5
7.4 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
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7.4 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict

A visual communication master that will make your friends' brains melt trying to decipher abstract drawings.

Highlights
  • Limitless visual creativity
  • Fast and dynamic gameplay
  • Super easy to learn
  • Perfect for large groups
Keep in mind
  • Requires some improvisation
  • Can be frustrating at times
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
Ever tried explaining a complex concept to a friend without using a single word? Well, Imagine takes that challenge to a brilliant and visually stunning level. Forget traditional charades involving flailing arms and legs; here, your primary communication tool is the overlapping of transparent cards. The game works like a semantic puzzle: you receive a card with a riddle (which could range from a simple object to a highly abstract concept) and must use the 61 transparent cards to 'draw' the answer. The magic happens when you layer one card over another, creating a new image that serves as a clue for your team.

It is a pure exercise in semiotics, but without the academic boredom. You will discover that a simple curved line, when superimposed on a circle, can become a character's eye or a car wheel. The goal is to get your group to guess the term on the card as quickly as possible, but the crucial detail is: no talking! If you open your mouth to give a verbal clue, the whole plan falls apart. The game is incredibly versatile, working perfectly for large parties or for challenging close friends during a more focused game night. With nearly a thousand possible riddles, the variety is massive, ensuring you won't get bored. It's all about creativity, improvisation, and plenty of laughs when someone tries to represent something impossible and ends up creating a totally nonsensical 'masterpiece' that, by some miracle, everyone actually understands.
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In English

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Components: Transparent Elements Mechanism: Give a Clue / Get a Clue
Publisher ボドゲイム (Bodogeimu), Cocktail Games, asmodee, Broadway Toys LTD, Galápagos Jogos, Gamewright, Ghenos Games, Happy Baobab, HUCH!, Lautapelit.fi, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Moonster Games, Oliphante, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Reflexshop, Rexhry, Spilbræt.dk, Ігромаг
Designer Hiromi Oikawa, Shotaro Nakashima, 大木基至 (Motoyuki Ohki), 藤田 真吾 (Shingo Fujita)
Artist Laura Michaud, Shintaro Ono (大野 森太郎)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! Rules are explained in minutes and the concept of overlapping cards is very intuitive.
How many players can play?
It shines with larger groups, from 3 up to 8 players (or more, by splitting into teams), but works fine with fewer.
How long does a game last?
It's very quick, usually between 20 to 20 minutes per round, making it perfect for back-to-back play.
Do I need to know English?
Since the focus is visual, language dependency is moderate, but having translated cards or a list for the riddles helps.
Who do you recommend it to?
For fans of party games, deduction games, and groups that aren't afraid to act a bit silly and laugh hard.
What's inside the box?
The game includes 61 transparent cards and 60 riddle cards, covering nearly a thousand gameplay possibilities.