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Big Potato Herd Mentality Board Game: Social Studies, Reading, Writing & Social Skills, 4-20 Players, 20 Min Play - 2 of 4Big Potato Herd Mentality Board Game: Social Studies, Reading, Writing & Social Skills, 4-20 Players, 20 Min Play - 3 of 4Big Potato Herd Mentality Board Game: Social Studies, Reading, Writing & Social Skills, 4-20 Players, 20 Min Play - 4 of 4
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Big Potato Herd Mentality Board Game: Social Studies, Reading, Writing & Social Skills, 4-20 Players, 20 Min Play

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Highlights

  • THINK LIKE THE HERD: How well do you think you know your family and friends?
  • WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE ROBOT ARMS OR ROBOT LEGS? Don't know the answer? Try to figure out what everyone else would write! If your answer is in the majority, you win cows.
  • WHAT’S THE BEST PIZZA TOPPING? Read out a random question card. The aim is to try and guess the same answer as everybody else.
  • WATCH OUT FOR THE PINK COW! If your answer is the odd one out, you’ll be landed with the Pink Cow — your herd of cows is worthless until you can offload it to someone else.
  • EASY TO LEARN, QUICK TO PLAY: It takes no time to learn, and rounds are short enough for a quick game.

Description

Think like a cow. Herd Mentality is a social deduction family party board game with a simple black and white mission: write down the same answer as everyone else. It starts with a random question: for example “What's the largest fruit you could get in your mouth without chopping it up?” Everyone secretly writes down an answer. If your answer is in the majority, you win cows. But if your answer is the odd one out, you'll land the Pink Cow and your herd will be worthless — unless you can pass it on! The Question Wrangler reads out a card. Each player (including the Question Wrangler) writes down an answer in secret. When everyone's ready, it's time to reveal the answers one by one, starting with the Question Wrangler. When all the answers have been revealed, count them up to find out which was the most common answer. If you were one of the players who wrote it, collect one cow as a reward. Your herd just got a tiny bit bigger. """" If you were the only player who wrote an answer that didn’t match with anyone else’s, then you’re the odd one out. For your punishment, you must add the Pink Cow to your herd. The only way to get rid of the Pink Cow is for another player to be the odd one out in a later round. While you're holding the Pink Cow, you can't win the game — no matter how big your herd becomes. If you’ve got the Pink Cow, you can still collect more cows, but they aren't worth anything unless you can pass it on."" Comes with a cow pen where you can round up the Cow Tokens and the Pink Cow. One of the best new 2020 family strategy board games. If you like The Chameleon, Spyfall or Big Potato Games you'll love this. For Ages 10+ for between 4 and 20 players. Now get ready to think like the herd! Includes: 160 Cards, 62 Cow Tokens, 2 Answer Pads, 1 Pink Cow, 1 Cow Paddock, Instructions
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
Type of Game: Party Games
Playing Time: 20 minutes
Number of Players: 4-20 Players
Educational Focus: Writing, Social Studies, Circuits and Robots, Reading, Social Skills
Includes: Cards, Instructions, Tokens, Game Pieces, Paper
Package Type: Full Game
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 82347132
UPC: 850064186048
Item Number (DPCI): 087-10-0823
Origin: Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 10.5 inches length x 8 inches width x 2.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.5 pounds

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Q: Can you get away with only 3 players?

submitted by Rix28 - 10 months ago
  • A: Herd Mentality is designed for 4 or more players to keep the group-think dynamic strong. However, it can still be enjoyed with 3 players with a few simple adjustments.

    submitted byPSi Product Expert - 10 months ago
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Q: 1. In a large group of 16 people, what if there are more than one single answers, then who gets the pink cow?

submitted by Ladybug Girl - 2 years ago
  • A: If there is more than one unique answer, the pink cow stays in the pen or with the player who has it.

    submitted byTargetShopper - 2 years ago

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This game is a fantastic choice for family gatherings and parties, offering endless fun for all ages. Guests appreciate its simplicity and quick setup, making it easy to jump right in. The game encourages laughter and creativity, with prompts that spark hilarious responses. It's perfect for both small and large groups, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun. Expansion packs are desired to keep the excitement going.
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    4.7 out of 5 stars with 399 reviews
    broad age appeal: 4.8 out of 5
    length of play: 4.7 out of 5
    quality: 4.83 out of 5
    value: 4.74 out of 5
    96% would recommend
    66 recommendations
    5 out of 5 stars
    13 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Quick family fun

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This game has become one of our regular rotation for family game nights. It’s easy and quick to set up, and game play doesn’t take too long so we either play a couple rounds or we do just one if we are limited on time but still want some family time together. There are lots of card prompts which keeps the game fun through multiple plays.
    NatashaC
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    5 out of 5 stars
    12 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Guaranteed laughs!

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Oh my goodness this is such a wholesome, fun family game! We are a family that is big on game night so when we added Herd Mentality to the lineup I wasn’t sure at first if everyone would like it. Well, everyone LOVED it. It’s amazing how sometimes your brain freezes and you just can’t come up with the most obvious answer. We have gotten so many laughs over each other’s answers. If you’re looking for an easy game for the whole family that’s an easy set up and guaranteed laughs… Herd Mentality is for you!
    BrittneyK
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    4 out of 5 stars
    9 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Family Game Night Fun

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We weren’t sure what to expect with this game, but the whole family really enjoyed it! We had a range from 11 through 65 and everyone was able to engage and play along. Some of us thought getting the pink cow actually means you win 😉 but only because it’s so cute! You could play this up until any number, not just eight wins. It was fun to see when one of us had an oddball answer. 
    LindseyM
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    4 out of 5 stars
    8 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Moo family game night favorite

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our family loves game nights and Herd Mentality by Big Potato Games was an instant hit at our house. Rainy days are our favorite excuse to gather around the table and we have already played this game over a dozen times in the last month. The textured, cow themed box is whimsical and fitting for the game title. My only complaint is that the black, textured material easily transfers particles onto the white of the box and looks slightly dirty. Our son is obsessed with the mini cow. The game is quick to set up, easy to learn and we were playing within minutes of reading the instructions. I also appreciate that the questions are interesting and appropriate for everyone, so nobody feels left out. Whether we are playing as a family or with friends, this game gets everyone talking, laughing and thinking strategy as we all try to come up with the most unique answers. This is a game that is simple to play and always a lot of fun. Safe to say, we have fully joined the herd.
    WellingtonL
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    5 out of 5 stars
    7 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Fun family game

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The family and I set up Herd Mentality for the first time for a little family fun. With a wide variety of ages 12-46 the range of responses that come out are comical. The game comes with plenty of cards as questions are on both sides. Make sure to read instructions and stick to them as the table will try to make up new rules.
    DavidF
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    5 out of 5 stars
    6 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Fun family game

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We had so much fun with this game. We played with 5 (ages 9-39) and everyone enjoyed it. The rules were easy to understand. Lots of laughs & family fun! I do think it would be even more fun with a larger group.
    SamanthaS
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    3 out of 5 stars
    5 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Play games

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A lot of rules. A very complicated game. Nice set up though. Art working amazing. Pieces are are to tear apart. Something that would be recommended maybe.
    RaquelR
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    5 out of 5 stars
    5 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Best played with a lot of people!

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The game itself is super cute and even the box is flocked where the cows spots are so it has a fuzzy texture. I love when the packaging is fancy! The game is actually quite fun but you must play with several people, I recommend at least 6+. The main thing I like about this is you can get free content off the brands website as far as the cards/questions go but you can even make your own! It’s super easy and makes the game more fun especially if you have kiddos because you can throw in questions about certain cartoons/superhero’s etc. The only thing that I found to be a negative was the cardboard pieces as they may get wore out over time if you play the game often but it’s not that big of a deal to deduct a star. Definitely a fun party game or if you have a larger family!
    TrinaF
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    5 out of 5 stars
    5 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Fun game night game

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a fun game to play. It was easy to set up and the directions were easy to understand on how to play the game. Great for family play as well as game night with friends.
    CasildaL
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    5 out of 5 stars
    3 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Fun for the family

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This game allows you to spend time with your family and learn so many things about them! Let's you talk about things you would do and things you like and don't like. Easy to put away and you all keep the same pace.
    TamaraV
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    5 out of 5 stars
    3 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    So much family fun!

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My family had a blast playing Herd Mentality! Two of the players were children ages 8 and 11. I was the reader and edited out cards that I thought might be too difficult and we still had plenty of cards to play with. We spent over an hour laughing and trying to guess what others would say. The pink cow goes to the odd man out, so that added another layer of fun. We also yelled “moo” at any players that were too slow to write their answers down. Be sure to scan the QR code and watch the brief instructional video. That is all you need to understand the game and get started. This is perfect for a family game night and would also be hilarious to play with a group of adults. I highly recommend!
    KristenS
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    5 out of 5 stars
    3 July, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Great game to play with a larger group.

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My 7 year old daughter liked playing this with my spouse and I. It would have been more fun with more players as suggested. The game is made of good quality materials and should last a long time. I look forward to playing this with a larger group.
    KristenE
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    5 out of 5 stars
    28 June, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Very interactive for them.

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My children loved this very innovative and strategic game, they love to play together and have an expectation of animals for the future, I love that they can draw their own conclusions very easily.
    EleusisH
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    5 out of 5 stars
    27 June, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    A fun game, easy to learn and perfect to enjoy in a group

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Herd mentality is a very entertaining game to share with your friends and family the rules are easy to learn and the games are dynamic, so no one gets bored, I liked it because it generates a lot of laughter and unexpected conversations it is ideal for meetings, it breaks the ice quickly and has good quality in its components without a doubt I would play it again
    LuzAngelaC
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    4 out of 5 stars
    27 June, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Herd Mentality guarantees plenty of laughs!

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I thoroughly enjoyed playing the Herd Mentality with my grandchildren. While some of the questions were a little beyond their interest and age, it was still a huge hit. Their absolute favorite part was making the mooing noises when someone took too long to answer a question- it had us laughing so hard. The game was easy to learn. We will definitely be playing again. If you’re looking for a game that brings generations together and guarantees plenty of laughs. This is a good choice.  
    AmandaC
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    5 out of 5 stars
    25 June, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    A fast, funny, crowd-pleasing game that exposes how your people really think!

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you’ve never played Herd Mentality, let me put you on. This game had my whole family acting like we were on a game show, arguing over the most random questions and still somehow losing together. It’s one of those games that looks simple until you realize the real strategy is reading the room — not being right. Just matching the majority. And listen… the way people expose themselves when they don’t think like the group? Comedy. The setup is quick, the rules are easy, and the chaos is immediate. It’s the kind of game you can pull out with mixed ages, mixed personalities, and still get everybody laughing. The cards are wild, the conversations go left fast, and the little pink cow token? Embarrassing in the best way. If you get it, just know you earned it. If you want a game that brings energy without feeling like homework, this is it. It’s giving “game night staple.”
    RobertG
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    5 out of 5 stars
    25 June, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Fun game

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This game is super fun. It’s pretty easy to setup and also you can find how to play on YouTube because there’s no detailed description in it. But I personally didn’t have any confusion in that regards. Liked it
    KateD
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    5 out of 5 stars
    24 June, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    A Great Party Game!

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a take with you on the run fun game That the theme is to not be the odd one out! Price of the game is fairly priced which adds great family time value. The components are card board mostly and easy to set up. This is a good time at any party or any part of the year..9 outta 10 for repeat playtime.
    CharlieS
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    5 out of 5 stars
    24 June, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    Easy to understand.

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The game is fun and can be fast paced. The down side is it take at least 4 people to play the game and we had trouble getting enough people together to try it out. It is easy to understand, easy to put together. The cow theme is a plus for my farming family.
    MelissaS
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    5 out of 5 stars
    24 June, 2026
    originally posted on Big Potato Games
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    It fosters learning.

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This gane is a lot of fun and really makes you use your mind, first, you have to assemble the little cow’s pen that come whith it. It is a fun activity to share whith the Family.
    AdriancyZ
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