The Brain
2023Peter Jürgensen
1 - 4 players
15 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
The Brain consists of one or more attempts to solve a puzzle, with 1-4 players continuing to try until they give up or succeed. You are not allowed to communicate with each other during play. Will you manage to clear all the cards with logic, deduction, counting, and a little bit of luck? Try it on every level until you succeed! On your turn, you must place a card from your hand in the middle of the table, perform the corresponding action, then draw a card from the deck. If all cards in your hand have been played and the draw pile is empty, you win - but as soon as there is a predetermined number of cards on the table at the end of a turn, you all lose. If this happens, you can discuss how to do better next time, then try again!
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Which video should I watch for The Brain?
The Brain has 3 videos from 3 creators: 2 reviews and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from June to July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "All the Games with Steph: The Brain - Teach" by Steph Hodge, which runs 11 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Brain Review: Quick Take with Tom Vasel" by The Dice Tower.
If you like it, try Mana Mana, Mandamina and Lucktails, also by Peter Jürgensen, or Letter Jam, which shares several of its mechanics.
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About The Brain
From BoardGameGeek:
The Brain consists of one or more attempts to solve a puzzle, with 1-4 players continuing to try until they give up or succeed. You are not allowed to communicate with each other during play. Will you manage to clear all the cards with logic, deduction, counting, and a little bit of luck? Try it on every level until you succeed! On your turn, you must place a card from your hand in the middle of the table, perform the corresponding action, then draw a card from the deck. If all cards in your hand have been played and the draw pile is empty, you win - but as soon as there is a predetermined number of cards on the table at the end of a turn, you all lose. If this happens, you can discuss how to do better next time, then try again!
Designer
Peter Jürgensen
Artists
Ross Ciuppa, Nio Mendoza
Publisher
999 Games
Categories
Card GamePuzzle
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