The Mind - How To Play

[@21xdantex123]

Let's give a hand to the most responsible tutorialist on KZbin. Thanks for the edit!

[@FrankMinogue]

Rodney is the best, isn’t he?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Dantex!

[@EgeTunca]

@@FrankMinogue indeed he is :D

[@Lavoye]

I still miss Rodney Mistakes. He was funny! :)

[@chrisc6676]

What did he edit ?

[@gregorythomasfraser]

What kind of crazy person gives these videos a thumbs down? Rodney is the best in the business.

[@WatchItPlayed]

It takes all kinds :)

[@karaokevideos5418]

Clearly people who didn’t have their glasses on and hit the wrong thumb 😶

[@Aquilius25]

@@karaokevideos5418 Or people who are doing it ironically because they know that it is the same as liking it.

[@a-blivvy-yus]

Watch the clickbait video for a possible explanation.

[@liawweileong6036]

It doesn't matter. Every bit helps. Even our comments however silly it is like mine.... helps. It create traffics. Cheers hope you comment some more!!

[@justintime5463]

I use this game from time to time in the group therapy sessions I lead as an exercise in team building, non-verbal communication, impulse control and intuition awareness. Its also fun as hell, especially when you have six or more people playing. The rules tell you to cap it at four players, but I've seen success with up to 8!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, we've messed with the play count as well!

[@tamistephens2781]

How do you play with 8? I’m having a party tonight and bought two sets but sounds like you just use one

[@ArtisticWanderings]

This game is great! Everyone I have introduced to this game was skeptical that this game was fun to play. After one play, they immediately wanted to play again.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you've been enjoying it!

[@RowantarotBlogspot]

I'm not interested in the mind but I came here and watched Rodney's video all the way through because I appreciate his work and wish him every success.

[@TJAddams]

THIS IS THE MOST ADDICTING GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED!! My sister infected me and I in turn infected my sister-in-law (she wouldn't let us leave one game night until we reached level 4!). Even though I have played it, it helped clear up some ambiguity with the throwing stars. Another piece of evidence that Rodney is the Rules Guru!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you've been enjoying - we've played loads of this too :)

[@TJAddams]

@@WatchItPlayed I forgot to add I haven't EVER won this game and STILL can't get enough of it! I call it FUNtastically Frustrating

[@vivonelkaos]

I own this card game and It is MINDblowing. I ended 4 player maximum level and I think It Is one of the best collaborative "party" game I ever had. Thrilling and suspence from the beginning to the end. And you, Rodney, you are the best.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - glad you've enjoyed the game!

[@bodnotbod]

Your videos are such high quality and well produced, Rodney. It's a shame KZbin's algorithms are not beneficial to this channel.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Oh, they've been very beneficial in general, but there are areas where it doesn't always help. I certainly can't complain overall!

[@stevemeddaugh2003]

You found a way to walk from the shelf to the table without showing your equipment... I knew you could do it! Very nicely executed - I love it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I think I'm getting there with the new format :)

[@stevemeddaugh2003]

@@WatchItPlayed You most certainly are!

[@paulkingtiger]

Hi Rodney, I've been really enjoying the new, casual style of the past few videos. The production values are still first class, but moving around the set more and changing up the costume makes it feel more homely without loosing the professionalism.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very nice to hear Paul!

[@Andy_Quest]

Paul K completely agree, was about to comment on this too!

[@Dwiggy4444]

Well done! I’ve played this game MANY times and never considered the “play a 100 first cheat”. Glad you covered that. :)

[@Jabberwockybird]

Timestamp is 6:50 for future comment readers.

[@Bizak057]

Rodney, I have to say I like that you did not show the lights and other infrastructure in this video, like the previous “new style” videos. I am liking the new format more and more as the new videos come out.

[@MeloCanclini]

Totally agree :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

The refinement continues :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@rockmediasav Ha! Good memory Daniel :)

[@wicaksonoadi1035]

7:53 Glad that you've corrected the "position" of the advanced rules section on the rulebook. I pointed that little mistake on the deleted video, worried that you might still got that wrong. But you didn't, so yay! Okay I'm gonna rewatch this video from start to finish again.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes - thank you for your note - it helped!

[@gavinctaylor]

I like the new intros, they have a cool casual feel. I also appreciated the updated video, thanks for everything.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you're enjoying the new intro!

[@rabardy2992]

It's easy to think this would be a simple game to explain, but your explanation was both entertaining and valiant. Well done!

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's amusing the little things that people can get wrong. This is especially true as the game was initially released in German, so the English audience didn't really know what the rules were, and had to guess from translations and assumptions. It means some incorrect rules are out there in the wild :)

[@bmagik]

Thanks Rodney, you're making Canadians proud, one video at a time!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Appreciated :)

[@minhquantran3714]

I buy this game after watching your tutorial video because I think this will be a lot of fun to play with my family. But when I searched for your video again, I was worry for not seeing it. Now the update make me feel good again, I can easily teach the game for my brothers with your help. You saved me sir :) Love what you are doing :) and once again, that is a nice shirt!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Had to take the video down to fix something - sorry about that :) Hope you and your brothers enjoy!

[@ummismail20]

Thank you for this video! I watched before playing with my son for the first time. And he, as someone who’s already played it, has affirmed “that was a good video!” 🙂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of him to say - pass on my thanks!

[@n20games52]

Okay, now I know hot to play. I've seen pics of this game all over social media but didn't really get the idea of what it was all about until now. I think the non-verbal communication would make the game fun, especially when playing with good friends. Could even become humorous with the right friends. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you watched this before the game play :)

[@gabrielariveramagallanes2695]

I absolutely watch most of your videos whenever I can and both the rules and playthrough are incredibly helpful in purchasing games or understanding how to play them right. So thank you! You are the absolute best.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - glad you've enjoyed them!

[@0DarkBlaka0]

Love your videos and they're great to quickly wrap your head around the rules. Gameplays are the best though because they help me decide if I'd like to buy a game or not, I wish you did more of those as well! Keep up the good work!

[@WatchItPlayed]

More on the way! We're planning to record on this week to release next week.

[@greyhawke115]

Thanks, I've been waiting for this one! Also like the improved intro with the mounted camera.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you liked it!

[@tantricks947]

This is my first video of yours, really helpful! Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - glad you enjoyed!

[@Flakens19]

Best Bordgame relatet Channel on youtube!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say!

[@brittanyz7045]

At around 6:09 you said that the 35 was the lowest card just revealed, but the 25 was. Thanks so much for the video! The reviews made it sound intriguing, but I didn't understand quite how it was supposed to work. I can't wait to try it out!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Good catch - you're absolutely correct!

[@Tyrope]

I know I'm super late to the party, but I made the assumption that Rodney meant "the lowest card revealed by players still in the round", since 'player 25' didn't have cards left, knowing the value of their lowest isn't useful game knowledge beyond knowing that specific card is out of the game. Given it was the actual lowest, that information was redundant.

[@jkledis]

Thank you Rodney for the update!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You bet, Jim!

[@paspooner]

Thanks Rodney for the updated video. It was quite...dare I say it...mindful of you.

[@WatchItPlayed]

:|

[@666nihil]

3 seasoned players, all new to the game, played for 5 hours, highest lvl we got was 8. Had a blast, we rarely laugh that much with a new game. All agreed that this game is now one of our regular go to games, very newbie friendly, easy to carry, card quality and size are fine (which is important 'cause you're gonna be doing a lot of shuffling). The figuring out how much communication is acceptable is a fun thing about the game. tldr - great little game to have on you at all times

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you all enjoyed it. That has been one we return to over and over again as well :)

[@Telinstryata]

I really like your new intro/outro style, especially with the fixed camera rather than handheld. It appears much more inviting and really feels like you are inviting us to join you at the table to learn how to play. This game has intrigued me since seeing it played on GameNight! I'd love to give it a try sometime.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Ian - I think the intro is finding its rhythm.

[@Bymob]

Ahhh Rodney! Always doing useful video!! Thanks again for this one! :D It's so cool to see all the progression you've made through the years... Good job!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Fern!

[@rob4433]

Gotta say, Panda don't put out too many bad games.. thanks for the clear and easy instructions!! It's a great game

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you've enjoyed this one!

[@andyyang2036]

Rodney's communication stye: 1) just the right pace (no need to speed up and never need to repeat sections) 2) speaking style - perfect inflections and pauses at the right moments to maximize understanding 3) always gives the clearest instruction and immediately answers the question that is forming in your mind as your listening 4) explains the basic strategies of why - helping you understand the game better and faster. I don't bother to read the instructions - just listen to Rodney. Was curious - what was the hardest game ever to explain?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Andy, that was very kind of you to say - thanks so much! Probably the hardest tutorial I made was First Martians :)

[@beefairy8620]

I just got this for Christmas and it was so confusing, this video helped so much thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad it was helpful!

[@XDJ0003]

Played with 2 different groups, haven't been able to get past level 7 (4 players), it's insane how fun this game is

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you've been enjoying!

[@Sayuiv]

Believe me, just before you explain the "cheat" with the card 100 i was thinking about that!!! XD

[@KhanGarth]

0:24 Rodney, you nearly lost your Mind there!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Right?

[@donutboy4202]

no, left @@WatchItPlayed

[@JokerAob]

Amazing explanation. So clear. I had so much fun just listening to it. Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - thanks for the kind words!

What an interesting game! When I first saw this game receiving awards, I said to myself: well, I'm missing something! And yes, I was. Nice tutorial! Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@danaroberts4382]

Just bought the game and we had a great time! Thank you for this tutorial!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed it - I always enjoy breaking it out :)

[@dann5534]

Thanks for the great how-to video! Our family had a lot of fun playing this game

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, so glad to hear it - I'm so glad you all had fun playing :)

[@phteven_steven]

Thanks for uploading a corrected version!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad to have had the mistake pointed out so I could!

[@Dom2D]

This game is... interesting. It feels fun to solve the puzzle, figure out how to do it while following the rules, then create a new rule that cancels the exploit, and try again :3

[@tenacioustadpole]

Threw me off guard with that intro! Nice

[@SprengerMon]

Your tutorials are always top-notch. Enjoyed the video.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Branden!

[@FrankMinogue]

Thank you so much for the update!

[@TabletopGamesBlog]

I do like your new intros. Static camera - not too much behind the scenes, i.e. we don't see your lights and rigs - more informal, but still professional. Keep it going... :) Oh, and I do love The Mind.

[@liawweileong6036]

Yes, it's a bit nauseating wth the moving shots

[@GClubChannel]

How many takes did it take to flip the box top and land it so smoothly without looking? I can't do that when I'm looking!

[@Bizak057]

G-Club I just noticed it, and you are right it was pretty smooth!

[@bennaylor1988]

What time is this at?

[@wicaksonoadi1035]

@@bennaylor1988 9:05

[@burningphoneix]

If you notice, he holds the box top by his pointer fingers and uses his middle and index fingers to feel the box's bottom without looking at it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

This was trickier than the usual flip as the box lid was so thin! Thanks for noticing!

[@gabrielesimionato1210]

(Repost) I saw my sons play and beat level 7 without cheating (there were 5 people at the table). That was a great afternoon. This game is just incredible.

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's no small accomplishment!

[@owaowaaraara4669]

This really helped, Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@ObiWanSatoshi]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks. Going to play with my daughter

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you both have a fun time playing!

[@leejones9757]

Great video!! So clear! Wish all where like this! Thank youuuuuuu!!!! 😁👍🙏

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed - thanks for the kind words :)

[@FuerstMykisch]

thank you! 6:50 - So I must play the lowest card(s) first but I could play all my cards in a quick succession, I reckon?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, but after each card you might have caused some people to bust.

[@FuerstMykisch]

@@WatchItPlayed thank you! I see ...

[@TatarinYagomi]

My question. Are we allowed for pre set plans before playing? Because I saw this game on KZbin. And immediately thought. Why not suggest counting to 100 in your mind. And as you reach that number. Play that card. Because it still is trusting no one counts faster or slower. But is it against the rules to talk out side playing to make attack plans?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I think this really comes down to the players and what you expect to get out of the experience. There's nothing strictly forbidding what you're talking about, but it would be my suspicion that if you try to turn it into too much of a "method", then the game loses its challenge and its fun. For example, you could also have everyone memorize a perfect beat before the game, and then just play perfectly, but that doesn't feel like it's in the spirit of the game to me - even though the rules don't say you can't.

[@ianmcleod8898]

clap clap clappity clap clap. that's my way of saying congratulations

[@tibet1977]

Thanks Rodney, however I must have missed a point. Why would we still pass the level (though losing a life) in having someone trading the 100 card immediately?

[@WatchItPlayed]

When a card is played, any cards less than it are discarded. So playing a 100, would discard every other card in player's hands. Once everyone's hand is empty, the round ends. If you still have life left, the game continues with the next round.

[@daniellerees8127]

I absolutely love your tutorials

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you so much Danielle!

[@ndogata]

Yeah, good explanation! Makes you want to play it! Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed Doug!

[@bloberglawp9981]

Thanks for your awesome videos Rodney!

[@MrRubixscube]

it's funny because i thought about that case (the one you forgot in the previous video), but didn't comment about it. glad i rewatched it, my mind is at peace now :p

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad to have been able to set things right again. Was disappointed that I missed that!

[@deanlowdon8381]

That’s some smooth editing in the intro! 🙂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@PowPresents]

Still a fantastic video after the second time watching through.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for returning!

[@Buksdorf]

Thank you. Loved the video

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@christopheraledo5420]

The intro has peaked, looks great!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks! I think I've found a format that is feeling right.

[@LightningSix]

Thanks for explaining how to play the game

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@ElArlequin]

hahah man! I was waiting for the game to teleport to a random location after you placed it there since it was not in its original place when you started the video! AWESOME video, Rodney! I know how to play this now. :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed, Martín :)

[@mapleleaf95]

thanks for reuploading

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for coming back around again!

[@bordspil_is]

Thanks for the update, Rodney

[@BrunoBaronet]

You're the best Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Bruno!

[@giladnadler]

I just love the new intro! Very funny and nice

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you liked it :)

[@awakhawealwafusi2545]

Ur place looks so fun with all the games!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm fortunate to have so many lovely options, but whether you have a large or smaller collection, as long as you're enjoying the games you have - that's what counts!

[@eXGaming4u]

You explained it so much better than anyone else

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - glad you enjoyed!

[@Ryan-mn2dd]

Great video. Good stuff. Keep it up.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Ryan!

[@RealMagicReview]

This is brilliant. Off to play this later! Thanks for a great tutorial 😊😊

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed the video and was pleased to hear you enjoyed the game!

[@RealMagicReview]

Was great fun!! Thank you 🙏

[@tothgaborg7095]

Thank you Rodney for this another wonderful video! I have a question about the throwing star. Let's say player A has a 25, 34, 39 in his/her hand, player B 35, 37, 40, player C 41, 80, 90. After playing the star, we place on the table cards 25, 35, and 41. How the play continues after that? We fill the gaps playing regularly, card after card (34, 37, 39, 40, 80, 90), or are we allowed to show the values between those "lowest" numbers (34 which is between A and B players lowest cards and 37, 39, 40, which are between B and C)? If the first case is true, I guess we should put the "star-placed" cards on the pile when they are the next in order.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Let me try answering a different way and see if it helps. After you put the 25, 35 and 41 cards on the table because of the throwing star - just pretend they don't exist. You don't play them, you just look back at the card in the center of the table and the cards in your hand, and try to figure out when you should play next, as always. Of course the cards on the table are helpful, because they give you a clue as to what others might have, but you don't do anything with them for the rest of the round. Does that clear it up?

[@tothgaborg7095]

@@WatchItPlayed You cleared everything up. Thank you a lot, Rodney, you really helped me out. :-)

[@Jalcudas]

This game looks like a blast!! Simple to explain (when you're Rodney), but seems like it can get stressful! Haha great video, thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed Zackary :)

[@DriveThruReview]

Some good questions here. One thing I’ve not seen addressed, can you use Atreides Sign Language to communicate? It’s not explicitly spelled out from what I can see.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I've double checked with the designer, and it turns out _you're_ not allowed to play the game at all.

[@DriveThruReview]

@@WatchItPlayed I'm outraged by this.

[@pastamethis]

Very clear review, and like any review I appreciate the sectioning of the subject discussed. I also found an odd satisfaction in how smoothly you twirled the lid when closing the game xD In case, thumbs up

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed the video (and the flip :) )

[@williamleonard9930]

you explain very well.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks William!

[@GamesOffTheShelf]

I'm still curious if you have a third hand we don't know about or someone else was with you? Maybe just some fancy editing. Thanks for the update!

[@GenerusCrow]

It's because he's so handy to have around

[@Tyrogandio]

That looks like a Pep

[@WatchItPlayed]

;)

[@bmackVR]

Thanks for the clarification! I thought something sounded off where playing the 100 card out of order was a benefit.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yeah, I was sorry I didn't catch that initially, but glad to be able to include that clarification!

[@bmackVR]

@@WatchItPlayed Just a thought for if in the future make another mistake, could make a text bubble pop with a clarification so you don't have to repost a video?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@bmackVR That's not an option - would still require a re-upload (KZbin removed the option to added annotations).

[@MrAgentTurner]

Sometimes the simplest games are the best.

[@Stephen-Fox]

Cheers for the update.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for returning!

[@ChetcutiJean]

Great video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks!

[@doity]

Game looks like a blast!

[@MeloCanclini]

wow!! I need this game!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

One to play with the family too Diego!

[@mazmo_]

Thanks Rodney !

[@crumb10]

I have a question. If you lose all your life cards will you start all the way to level 1 or start from the level u lost in?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You start back at the beginning.

[@emilysicher5690]

We have just started playing this game and we were unsure about something. Do you start each level with a certain amount of lives or only the lives you had left from the previous round?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Only the lives you had left from the previous round.

[@lorenzomecugni2440]

This is the only board game I really Loved. Sin I can’t play it solo. Any suggestion ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I don't have any suggestions for playing this solo.

[@lorenzomecugni2440]

@@WatchItPlayed Maybe a you will do a video about the best easy solo board games :) but there are already tons out there and I haven’t found any I think I like.

[@quintlox]

Thanks Rodney. Love your videos even more with the new format. I'm a video editor and the stationary camera with clean cuts are much better than the handheld follow method. Great job. But you didn't put the game back in the same place you found it. Now you're never going to be able to find it again. 😀

[@WatchItPlayed]

In the next video, it's not there anymore! I'll never find it now!

[@thegolfgypsy9138]

question. 2 player game. it’s round 12. my partner lays down 98 first. it’s the highest card either of us have. i discard all my cards and he does the same. we lose a life which is our last life. did we succeed in winning the game ? I’m thinking no because you must play your lowest card first.

[@WatchItPlayed]

The rules say: "If someone plays a number card in the wrong order, the game is paused immediately, by whichever player (or players) holds a lower value card than the one played. This causes the team to lose one of its lives, and a life card must be taken away and placed with the supply of the additional lives. Next, any cards being held which are lower than the card played must be set aside." Since you lose the life before you discard any lower cards, you'd lose the game.

[@DenisRyan]

Great game, great video!

[@peacenite]

Wow this game very interesting to play

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed what you saw!

[@zagrus]

Not my taste of game but i like the video and channel. Keep it up.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Appreciated Zagrus!

[@c3slayer72]

Abcdefg, Creating traffic on this vid is my tea

[@AjayDorn]

Thanks for the video Rodney. I'm a little surprised though that you have a longer intro since you talked about trying to shorten up these instructional videos. I'll be honest I clicked and watched just to find out how you took almost 10 minutes to explain the set up and gameplay of The Mind. Still great content though. Take care,

[@WatchItPlayed]

The intro I had discussed shortening was the animated intro. It's now 6 seconds versus the 20 we used to have. The format of the show hasn't changed though. Opening explanation of the theme, setup, objective, rules, closing.

[@ayahoo16]

This is a meaningful comment

[@jjtalas]

Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome Jose!

[@liawweileong6036]

With your vast experience in tabletop systems, and game mechanics. Will you consider collaborate with experience publisher and create some tabletop games of your own?

[@WatchItPlayed]

No plans to currently, but you never know!

[@liawweileong6036]

Hope I don't need to hold my breath for too long. Games with this amazing quality production of yours, truly godsend. O.k, I'm exaggerating a bit.

[@karaokevideos5418]

Did the original video have a wrong rule? Or just the missing rule as noted in the comment?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Just the one I added to the description!