The Mind Card Count Comparison (Levels)
Compare The Mind base card counts 1 to 100 across levels, lives and stars. Uses the official NSV box list with exact counts for silent cooperative play.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck total Tops this table at 100. | 100 cards | Cards 1 to 100 | NSV The Mind rules: box contents 100 cards |
| Level 1 need Cheapest here at 1. | 1 cards | 1 card each level 1 | NSV The Mind rules: level 1 deals 1 card each |
| Level 5 need Mid climb. | 5 cards | 5 cards each level 5 | NSV The Mind rules: level 5 deals 5 cards each |
| Level 10 need High climb. | 10 cards | 10 cards each level 10 | NSV The Mind rules: level 10 deals 10 cards each |
| Level 12 need Tops levels here at 12. | 12 cards | 12 cards each final level | NSV The Mind rules: 12 levels total |
| Lives to start Mistakes cost lives. | 2 cards | 2 lives at 3 to 4 players | NSV The Mind rules: 2 lives with 3 to 4 players |
| Stars to start Discards low cards. | 1 cards | 1 star at start | NSV The Mind rules: 1 throwing star at start |
| Players 2 lives Matches lives at 2. | 2 cards | 2 lives with 2 players | NSV The Mind rules: lives vary by count |
| Hand gap sample Shown for scale. | 7 cards | Sample 7 gap waits longer | NSV The Mind rules: play low to high in order |
| Perfect run cards Working shown. | 40 cards | Sample 4 players times 10 levels | NSV The Mind rules: 4 players times 10 cards |
| Player count max Matches level 4 at 4. | 4 cards | 2 to 4 players base | NSV The Mind rules: 2 to 4 players |
| No talking rule Shown as 1 for scale. | 1 cards | Single silent rule | NSV The Mind rules: no talking, no signs |
About this converter
The Mind packs 100 cards from 1 to 100. Levels run 1 to 12 with cards equal to level numbers each. Level 1 deals 1 each. Level 5 deals 5 each. Level 10 deals 10 each. Level 12 deals 12 each and tops levels here. Lives start at 2 with 3 to 4 players. Stars start at 1 to discard low cards. Mistakes cost lives. Perfect runs with 4 players play 40 cards by level 10. Tables run 2 to 4 players. Silence rules ban talking and signs. Timing and stares set the pace. This table tracks deck counts plus six scale rows. Extreme and Soulmates add new twists and stay out.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Deck total against Level 1 need to see the 100 to 1 gap. All rows use Cards, so the unit stays fixed. Click any table row to load it as Entry A with amount 1.
Counts come from the NSV base box list. Level, life and player rows are shown for scale, since new players mix cards and win needs. Stars save runs. Good.
FAQ
How many cards in The Mind base?
100 cards numbered 1 to 100.
How many levels total?
12 levels. Cards dealt equal level numbers.
How many lives to start?
2 lives with 3 to 4 players.
Can you talk in The Mind?
No. Silence rules ban talking and signs.
Sources
- NSV The Mind base rules: box contents 100 cards, 12 levels
- NSV The Mind base rules: 2 lives with 3 to 4 players, 1 throwing star
- NSV The Mind base rules: 2 to 4 players
Last verified: 2026-10-06 · 12 entries
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