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Year
2019
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Description
The Mind Extreme functions like The Mind, with players trying to play cards from their hand in ascending order — without consulting one another! — so that they can complete a certain number of levels and win. The higher the level, the more cards you have in hand, giving you more to juggle, but also more information to use during play.
The Mind Extreme offers a more complex challenge as now instead of a deck of cards from 1-100, you have two decks each numbered 1-50. Now you'll have two discard piles in play, with cards from one deck needing to be played in ascending order and cards from the other being played in descending order. What's more, some levels must be played blind — that is, with the cards discarded face down so that no one sees what you've played. Can all players get in the right groove and discard everything in the proper order?
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Get into games Discussion at 26:58 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 86448 · mention_pk 223613
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Offers a substantial challenge for fans of The Mind
Cons
- Significantly more difficult; may deter casual players
Thematic elements
- increased difficulty, mixed ascending/descending orders
- harder variant of The Mind
- challenge-focused
Comparison games
- The Mind
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Mixed order sequencing with blind rounds — some rounds require ascending, some descending orders; some rounds are blind
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Quotes (from this video)
- I reckon once we talk about his games they'll be like oh okay I I feel like he is one of the best designers of the board games
- it's modular as I said it it's really replayable because of that
- it's silly fun it's not like the most taxing abstract strategy game there are better abstract strategy games
- pre-release copy it's due out in May of quacks of quedlinburg the jewel
- two-player variant for Quacks can speed up set-up and provide different dynamics
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Meeple Mountain Review at 0:11 sentiment: positive
video_pk 29131 · mention_pk 85651
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- introduces a new twist that heightens synchrony and tension
- dual-deck mechanic boosts teamwork and challenge
- blind cards at higher levels create satisfying risk-reward moments
- fun, wordless phase alignment that rewards group Cohesion
Cons
- significantly steeper difficulty ceiling than the base game
- requires a high level of group coordination which may frustrate casual players
- more complex setup and tracking than the original Mind
Thematic elements
- cooperation, timing, and trust
- abstract, non-specific setting; cooperative mind-synchronization
- minimalist, procedural
Comparison games
- The Mind
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- blind/face-down cards at higher levels — Some cards are played face down, adding uncertainty and pressure.
- dual-deck ordering (white and red decks) — Players place cards in order on two decks; white cards ascend, red cards descend, depending on the indicated side.
- level progression with lives and bonuses — Progress through levels; five lives and ninja stars/throwing stars provide incentives and risk.
- non-verbal coordination — Players attempt to synchronize actions without talking, relying on timing and intuition.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- I love the new twist to this game
- playing cards blind on both sides is pretty fun as well
- the game ends whenever you run out of lives
- there is no cheat mode that you can think of to make the game easier
- this is board game Brody I hope you enjoyed this video
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Might I Suggest A Game Top List at 3:58 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 221 · mention_pk 598
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Short, snappy rounds
- Offers a fresh twist on the classic Mind concept
Cons
- Can be frustrating for beginners
- Silent coordination isn't for every group
Thematic elements
- Synchronizing thoughts without explicit communication
- Abstract, mind-reading-style coordination
- Experimental, minimalistic
Comparison games
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative Game — Players attempt to play cards in sequence without talking to align with the group progression.
- Cooperative, silent play — Players attempt to play cards in sequence without talking to align with the group progression.
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Quotes (from this video)
- thanksgiving is a holiday about bringing people together so i wanted to include games that make you want to high five instead of punch each other in the face
- every game on this list is a different variation on a cooperative game
- it's time to talk turkey
- Spirit Island features some amazing asymmetrical powers that really offer a plethora of gameplay options for all different kinds of players
- it's definitely a longer heftier co-op game unlike most in the genre
- the irony of putting a game on my thanksgiving list about driving colonists out of your native land is not lost on me but what better time than a colonizer's holiday to bring awareness to its origins and help write a new narrative of kindness to our indigenous peoples
- I love a game that makes you think and also sparks great conversations
- this has been a mighty suggested game production and i'm alex your board game sommelier signing off
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