# Mind Sweeper ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2026 - **BGG Rating**: — - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-10 - **Duration**: 11-25 min - **Weight**: — - **Designers**: Charlie McCarron - **Artists**: Michael Mateyko - **Publishers**: Floodgate Games - **Categories**: Party Game, Word Game - **Mechanics**: Action Timer, Communication Limits, Cooperative Game ## Verdict If you enjoy party games with a touch of mystery and love communication challenges, Mind Sweeper is the perfect choice to test your group's synergy!Engaging non-verbal communicationCooperation under pressureFun for large groupsEasy to learn rulesFast-paced and immersive dynamicRequires good group synergyMight frustrate talkative playersReplayability depends on wordsRECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready for a cooperative word-guessing experience that will test your communication skills... or lack thereof! In Mind Sweeper, one player takes on the role of the sweep master, silently guiding their team towards a secret word using a tiny broom and a pile of tokens. The idea is to strategically sweep the tokens, grouping them or separating them, while the rest of the team tries to decipher which of the six seemingly linked answer options is the correct one. It's a fun challenge that demands intuition, lateral thinking, and great synergy among participants, all without being able to speak! The pressure of the timer and the communication limits transform the simple task of guessing a word into an exciting collective puzzle. Will you be able to clear the field and guess the word before time runs out? ## FAQ ### How many players can participate in Mind Sweeper? Mind Sweeper is super flexible and can be played by 2 to 10 people, making it ideal for various group sizes, from duos to larger parties. ### What is the average game duration? Games are quick and dynamic, usually lasting between 11 and 25 minutes. Perfect for filling a short slot or playing multiple rounds! ### Is Mind Sweeper a cooperative or competitive game? It's entirely cooperative! All players work together to guess the secret word. You either win as a team or lose as a team. ### What is the complexity level of the rules? The rules are quite simple and easy to learn, allowing new players to jump into the fun quickly. The complexity comes from the limited communication and the need for creative thinking. ### What are the 'communication limits' mentioned? That's the fun part! One player uses a broom and tokens to give silent, visual clues, while others cannot speak freely, only attempting to guess based on the non-verbal hints. It's a challenge of charades and intuition! ### Is it a good game for people who don't like word games? Even those who aren't die-hard word game fans might be surprised! The focus isn't so much on complex vocabulary, but on interpreting clues and group dynamics, which makes it accessible and fun for a broader audience. ### What are the main components of the game? The game comes with a small broom, a pile of tokens, and cards with the secret words and their answer options. Everything you need for a fun mental sweeping session!