Mind Up
In Mind Up, you’re trying to score as many points as possible by selecting cards and adding them to your tableau. However, you don’t get to directly pick the cards you get. A line of numbered cards is set out on the table, equal to the number of players in the game. Each player then secretly selects a card to play, all the cards are simultaneously revealed and placed in numerical order. Then, you get to take the card that lines up with where the card you played lands. If you want the first card, you’d play something low, if you want the last card, you’d play something high, etc. The played cards then create the new baseline and everyone ads their cards to their own grids. The scoring grid is simple, but does vary from round to round, adding some variability. Some cards offer bonus points while others offer penalties.
Thoughts:
We originally tried this game on BGA and played it several times. Partially because it was quick, mostly because it was enjoyable. We ended up buying it to play when we have family over. We recently played with my dad, brother and his girlfriend and it went over well. The rules are straightforward, so it is easy to explain and play quickly. We also have a few non-native English speakers in the family, so this game will be perfect to break out with them. It also works well for a wide variety of ages and gaming experience. There is some luck and a lot of guesswork, but it is all in light hearted fun. Definitely not one for someone who wants something crunchier!
Overall, I liked it a lot and it feels different enough from our other games that I can see playing it more than just for the Day of the Dead! I’m so glad we added it to our collection.
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