Unconscious Mind (English)

Unconscious Mind – A Deep Exploration of Strategy and Psyche

In the early 1900s, Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud developed a revolutionary theory called psychoanalysis, which related to the study of the unconscious mind. Unconscious Mind places you as a member of Wednesday Psychological Society, a group of dedicated individuals driven to explore the unconscious mind, work with dream symbolism, and develop new therapeutic methods to help clients achieve catharsis.

Game Overview:

In Unconscious Mind, you are one of Freud's contemporaries striving to master the world of psychoanalysis. Through worker placement, engine building, and strategic use of discs, you interact with the game's unique systems, including client treatment, idea exchange, and theory formulation. Your goal is not just to succeed in psychoanalysis but to build a reputation and grow your client base to become the most recognized analyst of the time.

Key Game Mechanics:

1. Worker Placement (Ideas)

   • You place one or two Ideas (workers) at a central meeting table, where each spot grants you access to unique actions such as drawing cards, advancing on your disc, and adding new pieces to your player board.
   • The placement of your Ideas also determines how far you can activate the effects of your pieces and advance on your inkpot, which drives your engine for greater efficiency.

2. Discs & Inkpot

   • As you advance on various discs and inkpots, you activate cascade effects that unlock new opportunities to work with deeper aspects of your practice.
   • Moving effectively through these discs is crucial for maintaining momentum in your therapy.

3. Insight Resources & Client Treatment

   • Treating clients involves managing Insight resources, represented by a multi-level dial. You must convert Manifest dreams into Latent dreams to guide your clients through their deepest issues.
   • Using Insight, you will lift transparent layers from client cards, unlocking special abilities and points at the end of the game.

4. Theory & Publication

   • Share your theories, publish your work, and engage in intellectual discussion with your peers. This will help establish your status within the field.
   • The more respected you become, the more you can influence the game's progression.

Endgame & Victory:

When the Wednesday Psychological Society has established its reputation in Vienna, the game ends. The player who has achieved the most points from clients' catharsis, published theories, and effective use of Insight wins the game. As the game's narrative revolves around developing your psychoanalytic practice, victory is determined by your intellectual skill, the depth of your therapy, and your ability to understand and interpret the mind.

A Game of Subtlety and Strategy:

Unconscious Mind is not just about building your practice, but about understanding the unconscious layers that make up the psyche. With complex strategies, cascade effects, and the need for finely-tuned resource management, every decision will impact your entire practice, just as Freud's actions did in his time.