The Mind
Play your cards in order, with no talking, and try not to laugh.
What it is
The team holds cards numbered 1 to 100 and must lay them down in ascending order with no signals at all. You just wait, feel the silence, and play when it seems right. Wolfgang Warsch's small deck was nominated for the Spiel des Jahres in 2018. Perfect for two to four people who want something strange and short.
What we love
- The first success feels like a magic trick you pulled on yourselves
- A small deck that sets up in seconds and travels anywhere
- Throwing stars let the group discard everyone's lowest card, if all agree in silence
Honest trade-offs
- Once you learn the timing trick, the novelty can fade quickly
- Almost no theme, which some groups find flat
- One giggler can spoil the silence
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is once you learn the timing trick, the novelty can fade quickly.
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Content advisory
No content advisory.
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