NSV – 4059 – The Mind – Card Game From 8 years (German Version)

I was very keen on buying this game firstly because it was reviewed highly on Dice tower for being one of the top games of 2018, and also because it obtained a Spiel des Jahres nomination.The Mind is one of the very few cards games that has a cooperative spin on it.The game is simple to pick up, each person has a number of cards in hand kept secret from other team players with different numbers on each, cards range from 1 to 100. You have to work as a team to put your cards down in increasing order and in the right order. The only thing is you cannot speak to any other player or give any hints what so ever, so you have to try and work out when to play, you will find yourself looking deeply into the other players eyes, sometimes judging peoples body language whilst trying not to laugh hysterically. The game has a level system where you start with one card each and then once you complete that you get two cards and so on up through the levels. If you ever make any mistakes you will lose a life unless you use a throwing star that acts like a life saver. Once you lose all your lives then the game ends so you have to be careful. The game can be played for up to 4 players and there are goals of which level you need to reach to win depending on how many players there are. Some levels you complete will reward you with lives and more throwing stars.I played this with people aged between 26 and 84 and we all had a blast playing it. It worked well with 2 - 3 players but I have not tried it with 4 players yet but looking forward to trying that. I think that this will also appeal to children as well as it’s a straight forward fun game to keep them focused. I would say the game style is definitely an experience as I have not come across anything like this before and each level you complete there is the feeling of reward amongst players.The game offers high re-playability as no game will be the same. If you find you master all 12 levels then the game also offers you an additional challenge. I have included a photo of the cards and of the box so you can see it clearly fits in my hand which makes it ideal to be packed away on holiday or could even fit into some peoples pockets! I would suggest this would be a good warm up game if you are hosting a game night. The price I thought was fair for what you get and the experience the game gives you. The quality of the cards are pretty good and they should last well if you look after them. Would I recommend this being in your collection? Yes I would.Just to let you know the rules are printed in German but you can google ‘The mind rules in English'Just an update, I believe that the English version is now available on Amazon.Have fun!

So I bought this game as it got a nomination in Spiel Des Jahres.The concept is simple lay the cards in number order from 1 - 99. First hand one card each, then 2 etc. You have 3 lives to start and get extra lives in the game and loose a life if someone plays their number out of order.We played it as a family youngest 7 oldest 79, (4 groups). As the concept is simple there is no "explaining the rules" and the discussions and decision of when to play your cards are very amusing, especially when it all goes wrong which it always does. We never completed the 4 group challenge (8 cards each) the best we achieved was about 4 cards.Great game and very compact.

This is a fun game, albeit not with a huge amount of replayability. Once you get what the makers were going for, you've seen all there is to see. Still, it's great for the price, and is well worth getting, just to find out what all the fuss is about! Also, don't worry about it being in German. It's just numbered cards, and the english rules can easily be found; they even show you where on the back of the box.

Fun times ahead with this one as you and your group try to place cards in sequential order without saying a word. Use your body and face in any way possible to convey the value of your card, an absolute laugh to play and it is so simple that anyone can learn in seconds.The rules for this are in German but a Google ("The Mind BGG Rules") with get you an English version. There are only numbers and pictures on the cards, so there are zero issues with this being in German so don't let that put you off.This works great as a party or filler game and has just been nominated for game of the year. I highly recommend it, also 'The Game' has a similar vibe for two players, this is best for 3-4.

So simple and yet great fun every time. This game really makes you work as a team and forces you to improve your non verbal communication. Great to get to know people too and how their "minds" work! Highly recommended for any age!

Exactly what you expect, fantastic game easy to learn

Love this game. At first played it with just 2 players thought it seemed a bit dull, but then on 2nd play played with 4 players and wow its a fantastic little game. a great amount of suspence, makes for a right laugh. Then a wow sense of achievement when you complete the levels. be warned. dont take it too seriously its just a game!

Is this even a game? Who cares.What it is, is a great way to entertain between 2-4 people and see if you can suss each others' thinking out over progressively harder rounds. The first time you play with a group of people, it'll be fun and you'll instantly start again when you inevitably fail. By the 4th game you're so invested you won't go home until you've got to the last level.Probably.If you're thinking - "but there's an easy solution to this problem, you just..." you're playing the game wrong. It's NOT a puzzle to be solved, it's an experience to enjoy. Anyway, if you have thought of a way to "win", you can't discuss this with anyone else as that's against the rules :)The "rules", such as they are, i.e. "no communicating" - you could take this literally, but personally it's more fun to remain within the spirit of the game, which is you'll make faces, you'll likely discuss playing a shiruken, and you'll probably end up saying "right, i'm putting this card down unless anyone beats me to it" - and this all adds to the fun.The fact that the cards are in German to me adds something, as attaining a level of something unpronounceable is about the level I aim to get to.I love it. Everyone I've played with has always played for at least 4 games. If you've read the description and want to work out how to solve the game - it's not for you.