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Take the Brain (1970)

2 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.7 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.7/10

Best for 2 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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Take the Brain board game box cover

About Take the Brain

Chess gone wacky with movement determined both by piece type and markings on squares.

Abstract StrategyMedieval

Mechanics: Grid Movement · Designer: Perry Grant, Reuben Klamer

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Take the Brain FAQ

How many players is Take the Brain?
Take the Brain plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.
How long does Take the Brain take to play?
A game of Take the Brain takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Take the Brain any good?
Take the Brain rates 5.7/10 from 411 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / medieval game built around grid movement.