MIND MGMT

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• Setup

  • All the rules here cover the full game, not the Training mission.

    • Someone should volunteer to be the recruiter; all other players will be rogue agents.
    • Place the board on the table with the recruiter's side closest to the recruiter.
    • Place the 5 mayhem tokens, starting with the recruiter and proceeding clockwise until each player has placed 1 token.
    • Place the time token next to the "01:00-05:00" spot on the time track.
    • Place each of the rogue agents' action cards under the matching labels on the rogue agents' side of the board.
    • Place each of the mind mgmt cards under the matching labels on the recruiter's side of the board.
    • Place the mental note, step, and recruit tokens in a supply near the board.
      • There should be 12 recruits in the supply.

    Recruiter Setup

    • Take the secret map, mental screen, and a dry erase marker.
      • Place the map behind their screen oriented to match the board.
    • Mark all the locations of the mayhem tokens on the secret map.
      • The recruiter cannot pass through mayhem tokens on their turns.
    • Take 1 mind slip token and and place it in front of the mental screen, visible to everyone.
    • Choose 1 recruiter card (or take 1 randomly) and place it behind the mental screen so that the rogue agents can't see it.
      • Return the unselected card to the box.
    • Choose a starting location by writing a "1" on any location on the secret map. This is not revealed to the rogue agents.
    • Shuffle the feature cards and draw 3 at random. Place them face up behind the screen.
      • These are not shown to/shared with the rogue agents.
      • Circle every feature on the secret map that matches any of the 3 cards.
    • Perform 4 "step" (movement) actions by writing "2", "3", "4", and "5" on the secret map.
      • You cannot visit the same location twice.
      • Collect recruits by visiting locations with circled features.
      • Place the number of recruits collected next to the "01:00-05:00" spot on the time track and put the time token on the "01:00-05:00" spot.
    • Place 4 immortal figures on the board with the following restrictions:
      • Each immortal must be placed in a different location.
      • Immortals cannot be placed on the outside edges of the board.

    Rogue Agents Setup

    • Take 1 dry-erase marker to share.
    • Distribute the 4 agent cards as evenly as possible between players.
      • This can be done randomly or players can be choose.
    • Each rogue agent does the following:
      • Place their agent card with the ability text face up.
      • Take the matching agent figure and place them on any location on the outside edge of the board.
    • Place both potential recruiter cards under the POTENTIAL label on the rogue agents' side of the board. (This lets the rogue agents know which special ability the recruiter might have).
    • Place any ally cards the agents have access to face up under the ALLIES label.
    • Place the 2nd mind slip token on a location on the board that is adjacent (orthogonally or diagonally) to 1 of the Temples.
    • The recruiter then draws an additional 2 feature cards and places them face up under the IMMORTAL RECRUITING label on their side.

    The recruiter starts the game with their 1st turn.

• Gameplay

  • The game is played over a number of rounds and can end in a number of different ways.

    • The recruiter recruits 12 recruits -- the recruiter wins immediately.
    • The recruiter reaches 16:00 on the time track without being caught -- the recruiter wins.
      • IMPORTANT: The rogue agents do not get to take a turn after the time token reaches 16:00
    • An agent performs the capture action while they are on the same space as the recruiter -- the rogue agents win immediately.

    A round consists of:

    1. Recruiter 1st turn: The recruiter takes 1 action and advances the time token.
    2. Rogue agents' 1st turn: The rogue agents activate any 2 of their agents.
    3. Recruiter 2nd turn: The recruiter takes 1 action, advances the time token, and resolves an Alert icon.
    4. Rogue agents' 2nd turn: The rogue agents activate their remaining 2 agents.
    5. Round end: Stand up each of the agent figures on the board and begin the next round.
  • Recruiter's turn

    • The recruiter must do the following in any order:

      • Take 1 action
      • Move 1 immortal
      • (optional) Place 1 step token to move 1 immortal again.

      The end of the turn consists of, in order:

      1. Draw new immortal feature cards
      2. Advance the time token
    • Recruiter Action

      • There are 2 options for actions, step or step using your mind slip.

        • If you visit the location on the board with the 2nd mind slip token that was placed during setup, you may "acquire" it for a 2nd mind slip action during the game.
          • Do not remove the token from the board or tell the agents you have visited the space with the 2nd token!
          • On any subsequent turn, you may use it by discarding it next to the current space on the time track (see the mind slip action below).
      • Step Action
        • • Move to an orthogonally adjacent location on your secret map and write down the next highest number there. e.g. "7" if the last location was "6" (this will always match the time token).
            • You may not move diagonally, unless you are moving to/from a Temple.
            • You may not move to a location you've already visited (a location with a number written on it).
            • You may move to a location occupied by an agent. Do not reveal that you have done so.
            • You may not move through mayhem. In fact, no one can move through mayhem (recruiter, agents, or immortals).
          • If you become boxed in such that you have no legal move, the rogue agents win immediately.
          • If you visit a location with 1+ circled features (matching the features behind your screen), contact 1 recruit for each feature.
          • Temples allow for both orthogonal and diagonal movement both to/from them.
      • Mind Slip Action
        • • Instead of a normal step action, you can discard your mind slip token to use the mind slip action. The action details will be on your recruiter card.
          • When you use the mind slip action:
            1. Write the next number on your new location, but do not write any numbers on the locations between your old and new locations.
               • You cannot contact recruits in any locations between your old and new locations.
            2. After you advance the time token, place your discarded mind slip token next to the time track.
          • You may not pretend to use your mind slip or just use part of the ability. It must be used to its full extent.
    • Immortals

      • The recruiter controls all 4 immortals, which can be used to contact recruits and disrupt agents.

        Immortals have the following effects:

        • It prevents the agent in the same location from using ask, reveal, or capture actions (see agents' turn).
        • The agent may not ask about any features in a location with any immortal anywhere on the board.
        • They can contact recruits by visiting the features shown on the immortal recruiting cards.
          • However, they must visit a location with at least 2 matching features at the same time (see immortal recruiting for more info).
      • Immortal Move

        • Before or after taking an action on your turn, you may move 1 immortal of your choice.

          An immortal:

          • May move to an orthogonally or diagonally adjacent location.
          • May move to a location the recruiter has visited.
          • May move to a location occupied by an agent.
          • May not move to a location with another immortal.
          • May not move through a mayhem token.
      • Immortal Recruiting
        • • In order for immortals to contact a recruit, they must occupy 2 different locations (at the same time) that both have a feature shown on 1 of the feature cards under IMMORTAL RECRUITING.
            • If this is satisfied, immediately place 1 recruit from the supply on the matching feature icon in the top right part of the board.
            • Then, discard that feature card from the immortal recruiting area, but leave it face up.
            • This recruit is counted towards the 12 recruits needed for the recruiter to win.
              • If this is the 12th recruit, the recruiter wins immediately.
            • Immortals may not contact recruits at this feature again.
          • The recruiter may use their immortals to contact a recruit at any time during their turn.
            • This means that the recruiter could use immortals to contact recruits twice on their turn.
          • Immortals cannot use the recruiter's feature cards.
      • Extra Immortal Move

        • After you move an immortal for the 1st time, you may make a 2nd move with an immortal of your choice by revealing a location you've visited.

          1. Place 1 Step token on any location you have visited that does not already have a step token or confirmed mental note.
          2. Move 1 immortal of your choice (see immortal movement for restrictions).

          This may only be done once per turn!

    • Draw New Immortal Feature Cards
      • • If you <2 feature cards under immortal recruiting, draw and place (face up) back up to 2 cards.
        • If there are no feature cards left in the deck, you may not draw new cards.
    • Advance the Time Token
      • • Move the time token 1 space forward -- this should match the number you wrote for your movement this turn.
        • If it is a white space, your turn is now over.
        • If it is a red space, count all the recruits contacted on this and the previous (white) turn and place that many recruits next to the time token.
          • Do not specify when the recruits were recruited!
        • If you have revealed your 12th recruit, the recruiter wins immediately.
  • Rogue Agents' Turn

    • Each agent activated may do the following in any order:

      • Move up to 2 spaces.
      • Take 1 action.
      • (optional) Use a free action (if the agent has one).
      • (optional) Use and discard an Ally card.

      Once the agent has been activated, lay it on its side to show it has been used this round.

    • Agent Movement

      • Your agent may move up to 2 spaces.

        • Each move must be orthogonal, unless moving to/from a Temple, which allows for diagonal movement.
        • You may change direction during movement.
        • You may move to a location occupied by another agent.
        • You may not interrupt your movement with your action. e.g. You cannot move 1 space, take your action, and then move an additional space. Once you take your action, your movement ends.
        • You may move onto or through a location with an immortal.
        • You cannot move through a mayhem token.
    • Agent Actions

      • There are 4 different actions an agent can take:

        • Ask
        • Reveal
        • Shakedown
        • Capture
      • Ask Action

        • Choose 1 of the features in your location and ask if the recruiter has visited any location with that feature.

          • If you are at a location with an immortal, you cannot use the ask action.
          • You may not ask about any feature in any location with an immortal in it. e.g. if an immortal, anywhere on the board, is on a location with a billboard and a coffee shop, you cannot ask about either.

          The recruiter checks their secret map and locations with the feature:

          • If the recruiter has visited a location with that feature, they must place a step token on 1 of the locations they've visited with that feature.
            • The location cannot already have a step token.
            • The location cannot have a green confirmed mental note on it.
          • If the recruiter has not visited a location with the feature, or if all locations already have step/confirmed tokens on them, the recruiter says they cannot place a token, but not why.
          • A Temple is not a feature.
      • Reveal Action

        • If the agent is on a space with a step token, you may discard the step token to ask the recruiter when they were in that location.

          • You cannot use the reveal action if you share a space with an immortal.
          • The recruiter then places a confirmed mental note on that location with the time they visited it.
      • Shakedown Action

        • An agent must be at a space with an immortal to use the shakedown action.

          Follow these steps for a shakedown:

          1. Chose any feature on the board and ask if it matches any of the 3 feature cards the recruiter has behind their screen.
             • This does not have to be a feature at your current location, it can be any feature.
          2. If a card is correctly identified, the recruiter reveals it and places it face up next to the board.
             • The recruiter may no longer use this feature to contact recruits.
             • The recruiter should draw an "X" through each circled feature on their secret map that they have not yet visited.
          3. You may push the immortal from your location in any orthogonal direction.
             • All immortal movement rules must be followed.
               • You may not push an immortal through mayhem.
               • You may not push an immortal into a space with another immortal
             • This action can be taken whether or not the card was correctly identified.
      • Capture Action

        • You may use this action at your location to attempt to capture the recruiter.

          • You cannot use this action if you share a space with an immortal.
          • If the recruiter is at this location, they are captured and the rogue agents immediately win the game.
          • If the recruiter is not at this location, they declare it a miss and play continues.
            • (tip) Use mental notes to mark missed captures.
    • Agent Abilities

      • Some abilites act as actions, free or as the main action, that can be used once per agent activation.

        • Free actions can be used before or after the agent moves or takes their main action.
        • You cannot use a free action during your movement, similar to the rules for the main action and movement.

        Agents:

        • Meru: As an action
          • Ask the recruiter if they are within 2 spaces of you, including your current location, in straight lines from you.
            • This action cannot be used if you share a location with an immortal.
            • The recruiter responds with a "yes" or "no".
            • The recruiter does not place a step token.
        • Henry Lyme: Passive
          • Immortals may not contact recruits in your location or any location orthogonally adjacent to you.
        • Bill Falls: Free action
          • Before or after your move, you may move 1 immortal that is orthogonally adjacent to you 1 space in any orthogonal direction.
            • This must follow immortal movement rules.
            • You may not move an immortal that is in your location.
        • Dusty: Free action
          • You may move any 1 agent 1 space plus 1 additional space for each of the recruiter's feature cards that have been exposed.
    • Ally Abilities

      • During their activation, any agent may use an ally card ability.

        • After using an ally, it is removed from the game.
        • Black Ops Dolphin
          • When taking an ask action, but before the recruiter answers, activate this ally to force the recruiter to place a step token on all locations they have visited with the specified feature.
  • End of the Round
    • • Stand all agents upright and begin the next round with the recruiter's turn.
• Other Rules and Strategies
  • Mental Notes
    • • Mental notes are white while confirmed notes are green.
      • Rogue agents should use the mental notes to record information
      • Rogue agents may not take other notes beyond what they record via mental notes.
      • Mental notes are limited.
  • No New Step Token

    • If the recruiter cannot place a step token in response to an ask action, this does provide information that can be recorded.

      • Place a mental note with the time range and an "X" on the features on the board.
        • If a step token is later placed on this location, you will know they went here after the times listed.
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