How many players is Train of Thought?

Train of Thought plays with 2–7 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Train of Thought take to play?

A game of Train of Thought takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Train of Thought any good?

Train of Thought rates 6.0/10 from 417 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a party game / word game game built around party game, word game.

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Train of Thought (2011)

2–7 players · 20 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players: 2–7
Play time: 20 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 6.0/10

Best for 2–7 players aged 10+ who like party game games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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About Train of Thought

Train of Thought is a party word game. Players take turns trying to get opponents to guess a particular word, giving only a 3 word clue - and one of those words must be from a prior answer! For each clue given, each player may make 1 guess. If none are correct, the clue-giver creates another clue, using one of the guesses and up to 2 other words. When the word is correctly guessed, the guessing player and the clue giver each get one point, and the clue giver draws a new card …

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Party Game Word Game

Mechanics: Party Game, Word Game · Designer: Jay Cormier, Sen-Foong Lim

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P

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Train of Thought FAQ

How many players is Train of Thought?: Train of Thought plays with 2–7 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Train of Thought take to play?: A game of Train of Thought takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Train of Thought any good?: Train of Thought rates 6.0/10 from 417 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a party game / word game game built around party game, word game.