If you are fascinated by psychoanalysis or the figure of Sigmund Freud, Unconscious Mind could become the perfect board game for your evenings. Set in Vienna in the early twentieth century, this title will allow you to step into the shoes of one of the great thinkers of the time, such as Carl Jung, Margarete Hilferding, Alfred Adler or Sabina Spielrein, intent on following and applying the revolutionary Freudian theories to treat clients, publish treatises and gain prestige.

The game in brief

Unconscious Mind is a title by Fantasia Games , created by four authors, including Jonny Pac (known for Coloma). It is distinguished by a deep and strategic structure that revolves around an innovative management of resources called Insights . The game takes place on:

• A common Encounter Board , where players can place their Idea tokens to take actions;

• A Map of Vienna , divided into Districts and unique Locations, offering a Reputation path;

• A personal board , where you collect the Notebooks activated by the movement of the Inkwell and where the Intuitions are managed via a Washer .

The Rondella is the heart of the game, an innovative mechanism that allows you to manage the quality and strength of your main resources through three sections (Growth, Freedom and Passion) and three concentric levels. This system is simple to master but offers considerable strategic depth, requiring careful planning of your moves.

Main mechanics

The game is divided into rounds in which each player can:

1. Stating Ideas: Place Idea tokens on the board to perform actions, move the Inkwell, and activate effects from your board.

2. Recall Ideas: Recover Idea tokens and gain bonuses from Vienna's Locations or Districts.

3. Treating Clients: The central part of the game, which includes managing the Dreams associated with clients, progressing through phases of Catharsis , and removing the Layer of Pain , represented by an evocative semi-transparent paper cover.

There are nine main actions on the board, which allow you to acquire Notebooks, conduct research, publish treatises, move around the city map, and manage Insights on the Rondel.

Why buy Unconscious Mind?

This title is much more than a simple management game: its strategic depth, engaging theme and original mechanics make it a unique game in the panorama of board games. The attention to detail, such as the Pain Layer that hides the mental disorders of the customers, helps to immerse players in a narrative and visual experience of great impact.

Where to buy it

• Italian Version (Lucky Duck Games) Available immediately on Boardhouse Store at the price of €69.99 . You can get a 10% discount by signing up to the newsletter as a new customer or using any coupons if you are already a loyal customer.
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• English Version (Fantasia Games) Available through the FundPop campaign on Boardhouse for only €63.99 . The game is language independent, so it is a great option for those looking for a good price. 👉 Discover the English version on FundPop

Conclusion

Unconscious Mind is a masterpiece that combines a deep theme with innovative and well-integrated mechanics. Whether you choose the Italian or English version, one thing is for sure: this title will be a valuable addition to your collection.

Don't miss your chance to own this titanic game! It's time to dive into psychoanalysis and begin your adventure in Freud's Vienna.