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product_id: 152773584
title: "Brainwaves: The Astute Goose - A Kosmos Game from Thames & Kosmos | Fun, Scientist Approved, Family-Friendly Games to Sharpen Your Mind & Train Your Brain, for Ages 8+"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "$55.31"
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# Family Fun Portable Play Memory Boost Brainwaves: The Astute Goose - A Kosmos Game from Thames & Kosmos | Fun, Scientist Approved, Family-Friendly Games to Sharpen Your Mind & Train Your Brain, for Ages 8+

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** $55.31
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦢 Unleash Your Inner Detective with The Astute Goose!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Brainwaves: The Astute Goose - A Kosmos Game from Thames & Kosmos | Fun, Scientist Approved, Family-Friendly Games to Sharpen Your Mind & Train Your Brain, for Ages 8+ by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** $55.31 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Memory Mastery:** Sharpen your cognitive skills while having a blast!
- • **Travel-Friendly:** Compact design makes it the ideal game for on-the-go fun.
- • **Engaging Gameplay:** Easy to learn, quick to play - perfect for family game nights!
- • **Scientifically Backed:** Developed by renowned game designer and tested by clinical psychologists.
- • **Versatile Play Options:** Enjoy solo or compete with up to 5 players for a thrilling challenge.

## Overview

Brainwaves: The Astute Goose is a card-based memory game designed for ages 8 and up. Developed by acclaimed game designer Reiner Knizia and tested by neuroscientists, this engaging game can be played solo or with up to five players, making it a perfect addition to family game nights. Its portable size ensures you can take the fun anywhere!

## Description

In brainwaves: the astute Goose, players must identify a burglar hiding in a crowd. What did the culprit look like? What color were their clothes? And what animal accomplices did they have with them? Suspect cards are assigned a number, from one to six. Players look at these cards, then turn them face down. On a turn, a player rolls The two dice: one showing a number, the other A characteristic of a burglar card. If the player can identify the correct item on the correct burglar card, they claim that card as a reward, and then put a new card in its place. Whoever collects the most cards wins.

## Features

- Easy to learn and quick to play, brainwaves: the astute goose is a fun, card-based memory game for the whole family!
- Players must identify a burglar from a set of suspect cards; can you remember What the culprit was wearing and what animal accomplices were with them, when the card is turned face down?!
- For 1 to 5 players: sharpen your mind with Solo play or compete against an opponent.
- Scientist recommended, The astute goose was developed by renowned game designer Reiner Knizia and neuroscientists, and it was tested by clinical psychologists at ulm University in Germany.
- Portable: small size make this a great game to take on the go!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-18*