The Mind
2–4 players • 15 min • ages 8+ • Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag • 2018
- Publisher
- Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag
- First published
- 2018
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 15 min
- Age
- 8+
How it plays
The Mind plays 2–4 players, takes about 15 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Where to find one
Search for The Mind on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Mind was designed by Wolfgang Warsch and released by Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag in 2018. The game emerged from a period of experimental card game design where mechanics focused on non-verbal synchronization rather than traditional competitive strategy. Warsch created the game to challenge players to align their internal timing and intuition as a collective unit without speaking or signaling.
The game's visual design is characterized by a minimalist, abstract aesthetic, featuring a deck numbered 1 through 100 with a muted, professional color palette. This design was intentional to minimize distractions, ensuring the focus remained entirely on the rhythm of the players. Upon its release, it gained significant recognition within the hobbyist community, receiving a nomination for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2018 for its innovative approach to cooperative play.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real games collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About The Mind
The Mind is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 15 min • ages 8+ • Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag • 2018. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play The Mind?
The Mind is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 15 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is The Mind for?
The Mind is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does The Mind take to play?
A game of The Mind is listed at about 15 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is The Mind for?
The Mind lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes The Mind?
The Mind is published by Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag. The catalog gives its publication year as 2018.
Has The Mind won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for The Mind lists As d'Or Jeu de l'Année.
How many collectors track The Mind on collecto.rs?
The Mind doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of The Mind?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your game, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other board games collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the The Mind catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for The Mind is sourced from Wikidata. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs games tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your games is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every game you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
