Description
The Mind is a cooperative card game that won the As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année 2019 award and was nominated for the Spiel des Jahres 2018. You all play as one team and try to play the cards from 1 to 100 in ascending order. There is just one rule: you may not say anything about your cards.
How to play The Mind
On the first level, each player gets one card, on the second two, and so on. There is no turn order: the player who thinks they have the lowest card simply places it on the pile in the middle. Before each level, you all place a hand on the table and focus, and during the game anyone can say "stop" so you can get back in sync.
If someone plays a card too early, the team loses a life, the lower cards are discarded and you carry on. When everyone agrees, you can use a throwing star, with which each player discards their lowest card. The team wins when it completes all the levels and loses when it runs out of lives.
Why you will like it
- A game without words that creates a special tension and silence at the table.
- From game to game, the team gets more in sync and goes further.
- You can explain the rules in a few minutes.
- After a win, the blind mode awaits, in which you play your cards face down.
Who is The Mind for
The game is for two to four players aged 8 and up and takes about 20 minutes. The rules are simple, and players like it best with four. It is suitable for families, friends and couples.
What might you not like?
The game is very different from ordinary card games and has no tactics in the classic sense. It may not be the best fit for those who prefer competitive games with clear strategies.
What's in the box
- 100 cards numbered from 1 to 100
- 12 level cards
- 5 life cards
- 3 throwing star cards
- rules
In our shop we also have the two-player version The Mind Soulmates.
