The Mind 2018
Designed by Wolfgang Warsch
What it is
A very light card game, number game for 2-4 players (~20 min), built around communication limits, cooperative game, hand management.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1122 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
How to play The Mind
The Mind is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 20 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Card Game and Number game where the core of play revolves around Communication Limits, Cooperative Game and Hand Management. A very light card game, number game for 2-4 players (~20 min), built around communication limits, cooperative game, hand management. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1122 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about The Mind
How many players is The Mind?
The Mind plays with 2–4 players.
Does The Mind work with 2 players?
Yes — The Mind plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does The Mind take to play?
About 20 minutes per game.
Is The Mind hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.1 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is The Mind for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is The Mind good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.1/5 and a 8+ age rating — The Mind is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is The Mind?
The Mind is a Card Game, Number game, built on Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Hand Management.
Where to buy The Mind
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