Cerebria: The Card Game

Mindclash Games · Board game · 2018
2–5 · best 3 15–30 min Weight 2.4/5
6.3 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
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6.3 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you enjoy quick card games with a touch of interaction and mental strategy, Cerebria: The Card Game might be your cup of tea. It's a game that makes you think about how to use your victory points.

Highlights
  • Clever hand management
  • Direct and fun interaction
  • Fast-paced and dynamic games
  • Intriguing mental theme
Keep in mind
  • Can be a bit chaotic
  • Draw luck matters
  • Complexity grows with players
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About the game
Prepare to dive deep into the mind with Cerebria: The Card Game! Here, you'll build your own 'Mindset,' a mental space where emotions – whether Bliss or Gloom – come to life. The game revolves around a dynamic 'Impulse,' which is essentially a constantly changing market of emotion cards. Every time this market empties, it's scoring time! You'll earn 'Identity Fragments,' which are your victory points, based on what you've managed to accumulate in your Mindset. The ultimate goal is to gather enough fragments to form your complete identity. But beware: these victory-point fragments can also be spent to activate powerful emotion card abilities. The decision is yours: hoard your points or spend them to boost your plays? The emotions you play can affect other players, their hands, the Impulse itself, and can even be countered by other emotions. The game ends when someone builds a super-focused identity (eight fragments of one type) or a well-balanced one (five of each type). With 96 emotion cards and 80 fragments, Cerebria: The Card Game offers quick (15-30 min) and strategic matches for 2 to 5 players, featuring a 'take that' element and hand management that will keep you thinking.
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Game: Cerebria Misc: Made by Panda Theme: Psychology Versions & Editions: Card Versions of Non-Card Games
Publisher Mindclash Games
Designer Frigyes Schőberl, István Pócsi
Artist Jamie Sichel, Pedro A. Alberto, Villő Farkas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average playtime for Cerebria: The Card Game?
Games usually last between 15 and 30 minutes, making them quite quick!
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 5 players, adapting well to different group sizes.
Is it a complex game to learn?
The complexity is considered moderate (BGG weight 2.44/5). The basic rules are easy, but the strategies can be deep.
What are the main components of the game?
It comes with 96 Emotion cards, 80 Identity Fragments, player aid cards, and a mood marker.
Who would you recommend Cerebria: The Card Game to?
We recommend it for those who enjoy card games with interaction, where you need to manage your hand well and make tactical decisions about using or saving points.
Is the psychology theme well-explored?
Yes, the theme of the mind and emotions is central to the game's mechanics and experience.
Is it a more competitive or cooperative game?
It's a competitive game, with 'take that' elements where you can hinder opponents.