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Ludopedia
7.3
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you love party games and don't mind laughing at your own lack of artistic talent, Mind the Lines is for you! A super fun cooperative game that turns scribbles into works of art (or something close).
Highlights
- Guaranteed laughs
- Unexpected creativity
- Easy to learn
- Fun interaction
- Light cooperation
Keep in mind
- Can be frustrating for some
- Requires imagination
- Group dependent
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Get ready for guaranteed laughs with Mind the Lines, a cooperative drawing game that proves you don't need to be a Picasso to have fun! Forget perfect strokes; here, the magic happens by finding hidden images within pre-existing scribbles. Each player grabs a dry-erase pen and a board filled with random lines, looking like they were drawn by a caffeine-fueled toddler. At the start of each round, you receive a word card, and the challenge is to draw it using ONLY the lines already on your board. It's like a 'connect the dots' in reverse, where you need to see the image that's already there, but no one else can! After everyone finishes their abstract masterpieces, the original word cards are shuffled with some extras and spread out on the table. The mission now is to identify which words NO ONE drew. Each player picks a card they believe wasn't drawn. If, at the end, the only cards left on the table are the ones that were actually drawn, congratulations, you're perception geniuses! But if any card that should have been drawn remains, it's a mistake. After four rounds, victory is yours if the total number of mistakes is less than the number of players. The cards come with two difficulty levels, so the group can choose the challenge that best suits their mood. The English version has a few differences, such as a smaller player count (2-6 instead of 2-8) and fewer word cards, plus a more generous error margin when playing with the black side of the cards. It's a perfect game to liven up any gathering and prove that creativity knows no bounds, even when you can only use pre-existing lines!
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Publisher
frechverlag, asmodee, Bankiiiz Editions, Gémklub, Popcorn Games, Ravensburger AG, TLAMA games, TOPP, White Castle
Designer
Die 7 Bazis
Is Mind the Lines difficult to learn?
Not at all! The rules are super simple and intuitive. You'll get the hang of it in just a few minutes and can start having fun (and laughing at your drawings).
How many players can participate?
The original version supports 2 to 8 players, making it perfect for small or large groups. The English version, however, is for 2 to 6 players.
What's the average game duration?
A game of Mind the Lines lasts about 30 minutes. It's quick enough for multiple rounds or to fit into a longer game night.
Do I need to be good at drawing to play?
Absolutely NOT! In fact, the game is designed for those who 'can't draw'. The fun lies precisely in trying to find shapes within the random lines, not in creating masterpieces.
Does the game have expansions or variations?
There are no official expansions known at this time, but the game offers two difficulty levels for the words, which already provides good gameplay variation.
What is the main goal of the game?
The main goal is to cooperate with your friends to draw as many words as possible using the pre-existing lines and, in the end, correctly identify which words were drawn, making as few mistakes as possible.
Is this a game for kids?
Yes, it's a family-friendly game! While the recommended age might vary, the simple mechanics and focus on creativity and guessing make it suitable for most children (and adults) who enjoy party games.