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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Playing 20 Questions
• Method 2 of 3: Other games
• Method 3 of 3: Hone Your Skills

For hundreds of years, people have been playing the mind reading game. It doesn't matter if you want to play this game with your friends or just want to please the crowd with interesting tricks, playing mind reading is a great way to have fun. It is ideal for spending time on long road trips. Usually, this game does not require any additional materials and items, which is why it is extremely convenient to play. Besides, the game "mind reading" is quite educational.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Playing 20 Questions

1. 1 Pick one person. This person will be the “responder” and he is responsible for choosing the “target” in each round. A “target” is a person, place, or thing that other players are trying to guess. For example, a "person" can be alive, dead, or even a character from fiction. "Place" can be any place on the planet. A "thing" is an inanimate object.
   • The rest of the players are "questioners".
   • Once the target has been set, the defendant should not tell anyone about the target.
   • To make it more interesting, it is better to play this game in a company of 2-5 people.
2. 2 Start asking questions. Once the respondent chooses a target, the game can begin. Players must take turns asking the respondent questions. These questions should be simple (yes or no). The respondent must keep track of the number of questions asked. The limit for one round is 20 questions.
   • Examples of questions: "Is it a mammal?", "Is it bigger than a basketball?" or "can you walk on it?"
   • Any question can be asked that will help the players determine what the target is.
3. 3 Once the players have asked all 20 questions, you need to stop. If one of the players guesses the correct answer even before 20 questions are asked, he wins this round and becomes the respondent in the next. If no one has decided on the correct answer after 20 questions have already been asked, the responder wins the round and becomes the respondent again in the next round.
   • Each round lasts about 5 minutes.
   • If no one guessed the correct answer during the round (after 20 questions have been asked), the respondent first says the answer, and then the game starts again.

Method 2 of 3: Other games

1. 1 Ask someone to pick a number. If you are playing with your child, it is best to ask him to choose a number between 1 and 10.
   • For example: 8.
   • For example: 43.
2. 2 Now let him multiply this number by 2 and add 10 to it.
   • For example: 8 x 2 = 16 + 10 = 26.
   • For example: 43 x 2 = 86 + 10 = 96.
3. 3 Now ask him to divide his answer by 2.
   • For example: 26/2 = 13.
   • For example: 96/2 = 48.
4. 4 Now you need to subtract from this answer the number that they chose from the very beginning. If there were no mathematical errors in the calculations, then the answer will always be "5."
   • For example: 13 - 8 = 5.
   • For example: 48 - 43 = 5.
   • Now ask this person, "Did you think of the number 5?"
5. 5 You can play the game "Birthday". Start by asking someone to think about the last two digits of the year they were born. This should be a person you don't know, because the trick is that you have no idea what year he was born. Now ask the person to add their age to those two numbers at the end of this year. The person you are showing the trick may even write these numbers down on paper if it feels better. But you shouldn't see it.
   • For example: Born in 1981. Then 81 + 36 (age) = 117.
   • For example: Born in 1999. Then 99 + 18 (age) = 117.
6. 6 So tell the player that he must have got the number "117". This number will come out anyway! The only exceptions are people who were born in 2000 and later. If you know (or suspect) that this person was born in 2000 and later, the answer will be “17” instead of “117”. ”
   • For example: the year of birth is 2003, so the last two digits of the year are 03.
   • If the player adds his age to these two numbers, the result will always be 17. In this case, the person was born in 2003, he is 14 years old.
   • 03 + 14 = 17.
   • Please note that the answer directly depends on the current year. In 2016, the answer is 116 (or 16). In 2017, the answer is 117 (or 17 if the person was born later than 2000), in 2018 the answer will be 118 (or 18), and so on.

Method 3 of 3: Hone Your Skills

1. 1 Choose the right person. When you're going to show focus, don't choose someone who is too worried and afraid that their thoughts will actually be read. In addition, you should not choose a person who is too shy, who constantly hugs. Choose an ordinary adequate person. This person should be interested in focus, but should not be overly anxious or embarrassed.
   • Usually people who really want to participate will attract attention. Do not show focus to the person who is trying to outshine you.
   • Very shy people don't really want to participate in such events, so it will be difficult with them.
2. 2 Pay attention to body language. Body language is non-verbal communication that is conveyed through movement and facial expressions. Certain movements can be helpful clues about a person's mental state. This is especially useful when you are showing focus. For example, if a person is constantly fidgeting, shaking their feet, or tapping their toes, they are most likely worried, bored, or angry.
   • Being able to understand body language is a very useful skill that can be used in other games. For example, in card games.
   • Good posture and resilience convey a person's confidence and alertness. Slouching means shyness, sadness, and insecurity.
   • Pay attention to your own body language. Stand up straight and look the person in the eye. Don't fidget.
3. 3 Watch your facial expression. Observe the muscles around the eyes and mouth for clues. When the muscles around the mouth are pulled back, the eyebrows are raised and / or the forehead wrinkles, then the person is afraid, nervous, or lying. When you show focus, remember that the same emotions are inherent in you.
   • Try to control your facial muscles so that they don't express anything.
   • This skill is very useful in card games.
   • Try not to make any unnecessary movements (for example, you do not need to "shoot" with your eyes "), because this causes a negative and suspicious attitude.