The Mind

The Mind! A brand - new card game from Pandasaurus Games! This isn't just a regular game; it's an extraordinary experiment, an exciting journey, and a unique team - based experience. You can't exchange information with your teammates, but you'll have to work as one to conquer all the game levels. Ages: 8+ Players: 2–4 Play Time: 20 min WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. The deck is filled with cards numbered from 1 to 100. With 2, 3, or 4 players, you'll attempt to complete 12, 10, or 8 levels respectively. In each level, every player gets a hand of cards equal to the level number. For example, in level 1, you get one card; in level 2, you get two cards. All of you must play these cards in ascending order onto a single discard pile in the center of the table, without any form of communication about which cards you hold. You'll just lock eyes with each other, and when you think it's the right moment, play your lowest card. If no one has a lower card, the game goes on smoothly. But if someone does, all players must discard face - up all cards lower than the one you played, and you lose one life. - You start the game with a number of lives equal to the number of players. - Lose all your lives, and the game is over. - You also start with one shuriken. If everyone agrees to use it, each player discards their lowest card face - up, sharing information and getting you closer to finishing the level. - As you complete levels, you might earn a shuriken or an extra life as a reward. - Complete all the levels, and you're the winner! - For an added challenge, play The Mind in extreme mode, where all played cards are placed face - down on the stack. You won't look at the cards until the end of the level, and you'll lose lives for cards played out of order.

How to play The Mind: 1. First, gather 2 to 4 players who are 8 years old or above. Each game will take about 20 minutes. 2. Shuffle the deck of cards numbered from 1 to 100. For each level, deal a number of cards to each player equal to the level number. 3. Without talking to each other, try to play your lowest card onto the single discard pile in the center of the table in ascending order. You can only communicate through eye contact. 4. If no one has a lower card than the one you played, keep playing. If someone does, all players discard face - up all cards lower than the one you played, and you lose one life. Starting conditions: - You start with a number of lives equal to the number of players. Lose them all, and you lose the game. - You also start with one shuriken. If everyone wants to use it, each player discards their lowest card face - up to share information. Rewards: As you complete levels, you might get a shuriken or an extra life. Extra challenge: You can play in extreme mode. In this mode, all played cards go face - down on the stack. Don't look at them until the end of the level. You'll lose lives for cards played out of order. Note: This game has small parts, so it's not suitable for children under 3 years old to avoid choking hazards. Maintenance: Keep the cards in a dry and clean place. You can use a card sleeve to protect them if you want to make them last longer.