Big Potato Herd Mentality: How Well Do You Know Your Family and Friends? Hilarious Board Game for Ages 10+. 4-20 Players

Looking for a game that’ll have your friends shouting, “What were you thinking?!” while simultaneously cackling like hyenas? Herd Mentality is it. We brought this game out at a recent game night, and let’s just say, alliances were formed, friendships were tested, and someone may have mooed so hard they snorted.GameplayThe concept is simple: be a sheep. No, really. The goal is to match your answer with the majority of the herd. If the question is, “What’s the best pizza topping?” and you dare to say anchovies while everyone else writes pepperoni, congratulations—you’re now the proud owner of the Pink Cow card. And trust me, you do not want that card.HighlightsWatching someone go on a passionate tirade because they think “pineapple” is the obvious answer to "best pizza topping."Realizing how weirdly specific your friends’ thought processes are. (“What’s the best way to spend a Saturday?” Apparently, not everyone agrees that “Netflix and naps” is the universal truth.)The Pink Cow card becoming a badge of shame that people will fight tooth and hoof to avoid.ProsQuick to learn, so even your most distracted friends will get it.Perfect for all ages—just don’t play with that one edgy cousin who insists on writing inappropriate answers.Endless opportunities to roast each other’s logic—or lack thereof.ConsIf you’re a contrarian who loves being different, prepare to lose. A lot.Someone will inevitably get salty when their answer is the only outlier. (“HOW is ‘watermelon’ not the best fruit?!”)Final ThoughtsHerd Mentality is the perfect mix of lighthearted fun and chaotic debate. It’s easy to play, impossible to predict, and guarantees laughs every single time. Just remember, in this game, being basic is a virtue.Now excuse me while I try to convince my friends that “crocs” are obviously the best footwear... 🐄

Summary: Herd Mentality is a game for 4+ players, ages 10+, from Big Potato Games.(Please see the enclosed pictures.)I highly recommend this game for any group game setting.Each round, a player draws a question, asks the crowd, and everyone (including the reader) writes down an answer. Then, tally up the number of players with the same answer. The players who wrote the most common answer each get a point.The first player to eight points wins. If there is a tie for that round getting to eight points, the winning total goes to nine points and so on until there is a clear winner.One additional rule is important, if you give an answer that is the least popular then you win the "pink cow." You cannot get rid of the pink cow until someone else wins it. You cannot win the game until you get rid of the pink cow.Here are some examples, if four people are playing, and the question is "what is the best flavor of ice cream?" then you could have the following situations:Players A & B say vanilla, and players C & D say chocolate. There are no clear winners and no one gets the pink cow.Players A & B say vanilla, player C says chocolate, and player D says strawberry.Players A & B get one point each.Players A, B & C say vanilla, and player D says chocolate. Players A, B & C get one point, and player D gets the pink cow.On to the Dr Games’ Criteria …GO/NO GO Criterion• Complexity: (GO) This is a relatively easy game.• Balanced: (GO) The game is completely balanced.• Chance: (GO) There is an element of chance in which cards you are drawn and read.• Clarity: (GO) The rules are completely clear.• Reasonable Time: (GO) It generally takes 10-20 minutes.Bonus Criteria• Social: The game is very social, fun, and you learn a lot about the other players.• Unique/Interesting Mechanics: The awarding of the pink cow makes the game much more interesting.• Informed: You potentially learn a lot about the other players.• Rewards Throughout: Yes, once you get a point, it is yours forever.

I absolutely love this game, the instructions are clear which made it very easy to learn and play! I play this game all the time with my family and we always have so much fun! It’s definitely worth the price for its good quality. The game is fast-paced so we play multiply rounds. I wish that there were more questions though, especially ones that could be debatable because once you go through all the questions, you would technically just repeat them. I found more ‘Herd Mentality’ games with different themes, like movies, (instead of being normal questions it would be based on movies) so I will definitely be getting that in the future!

Easy to learn, fun to play

This game was fun for all of us ranging from 15-52 years old. Got the family talking and laughing. Easy to learn and great for a quicker game.

Our family, teenage grandkids included, had a great time playing this game. The box is nice and small, the rules easy to understand. A good social game. Lots of questions included. Clean fun.

This game truly brings families together, creating precious moments filled with laughter and connection that will be cherished for years to come. Its price feels reasonable, especially considering how it beautifully balances simplicity with engaging gameplay that fosters teamwork and thoughtfulness among players. The joy of both collaborating and competing adds a special touch, making it a heartfelt experience that players of all ages can enjoy together.

Great game for whole family. We played with a 5 year old who could not write out his answers so we had him be the first to reveal his and it worked great.