Herd Mentality is one of those fantastic games that turns the typical social quiz party game on its head and gets the group’s brains working. In this game, players must work together to work against each other and score as many points as they can.
To score points, players have to think carefully about the question that’s asked each round and write down an answer that they think the other players will submit. Points are given when more than one player submits the same answer, and the first player to reach a total of 8 points is crowned the winner.
But how can you get the upper hand in this game without being a professional mind reader? Well, keep reading and I’ll give you my top tips for taking the win, each and every time!
Remember recent conversations.
You’d be amazed at the number of times a question has come up regarding conversations I’ve had that evening. These are always the best opportunities to lock in on answers that are fresh in everyone’s minds.
It could be a location, food or singer; regardless, lock in and there’s a good chance you’ll strike gold as everyone else has the same idea.
Write something that one person will definitely go for
Although the dream is picking the same answer as everyone else in the group, that’s often easier said than done. Therefore, it’s much easier to lock in on an obvious answer that one person will give. This means that you’re netting at least one point every round, whilst everyone else is at risk of getting the golden cow.
Don’t be obscure
In most quiz games, obscure knowledge can get you a long way; however, Herd Mentality isn’t that kind of game. Go for the obvious answers that everyone knows and think like the herd. Save your obscure Lord of the Rings trivia for the local quiz night.
Sometimes obvious is best
Carrying on from the previous tip, don’t overthink the answers. Think about news announcements, favourite things, upcoming holidays. Anything that might be fresh on your opponents minds is ripe for the picking, and will probably net you a cheeky point.
Pick up on facial cues
This is especially helpful when you’re playing with family, as hints and clues are usually in abundance. If the topic is favourite boy bands, and your mum’s raising their eyebrows at you; there’s a good chance you should go for her favourite one.
So there you have it, my not so secret low down on the best tips and tricks for winning at Herd Mentality. I hope you put them to good use, and net yourself some wins!
