In the Palm of Your Hand

About this board game

In the Palm of Your Hand is a team-based memory-miming game for 2–8 players, with games lasting about 30 minutes. One player takes the role of the grandchild, while another becomes the grandparent, who must interpret memories through touch.

The grandparent closes their eyes and holds out a palm. The grandchild secretly draws two cards from their hand, then uses any of the 11 included 3D objects to mime the memories depicted on those cards in the grandparent’s hand.

The challenge grows as cards are added to the table. Cards come from the opposing team and the deck until there are eight cards in total. Once the grandparent opens their eyes, they must identify the two correct memories from among the eight beautifully illustrated possibilities.

• Team-based play for 2–8 players
• Approximately 30 minutes per game
• 11 different 3D objects for tactile memory-miming
• More than 100 beautifully illustrated cards

Success depends on turning simple objects and gestures into clues that connect with the grandparent’s memories, while the opposing team and the deck make the final choice harder. The unusual eyes-closed format gives every turn a distinctive tactile and imaginative feel.

In the Palm of Your Hand ends once everyone has had a chance to be the grandparent, giving the whole group an opportunity to experience both sides of the game’s memorable central idea.