Top 15 mind-bl0wing tricks to play on friends to fool them
Some people have said that friendship is the greatest gift of life, and moments spent with loved ones are priceless and memorable. There are numerous mind-bl0wing tricks to play on friends and make these times fun and exciting. These tricks are a sure way to build your bond as friends and create unforgettable memories. TUKO.co.ke spoke to a relationship coach who gave expert insight into the importance of playing games with friends and how we can make it better.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Mind-bl0wing tricks to play on friends
- 1. Word repetition
- 2. Name a vegetable
- 3. Find the black dot
- 4. Missing words
- 5. The Zeigarnik effect
- 6. Counting numbers
- 7. Riddles
- 8. Mind-bl0wing mind tricks about numbers
- 9. Tricks to get people to do something
- 10. Verbal mind tricks
- 11. Count the Fs
- 12. Mind-reading tricks
- 13. The Pinocchio effect
- 14. Silk and milk
- 15. Spelling game
- Importance of playing games with friends
Mind games keep our minds alert and active. According to experts, these games also help the brain of seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. In addition, they are also a brilliant way to improve memory and improve social skills. So, what are some mind-bl0wing tricks to play on friends?
Mind-bl0wing tricks to play on friends
Mind games and tricks do not have an age limit, and they are a great way to pass the time. They are also a great source of joy and laughter as friends enjoy time indoors, outdoors, on holiday or even online. Here are some exciting mind tricks to do on your friends:
1. Word repetition
''Paris in the the spring.''
This crazy mind trick works on almost everyone. Ask your friends to read out this sentence fast. Most of them will not realize that 'the' is repeated and will only say it once.
2. Name a vegetable
Have you ever played a mind game trick? Try asking your friends, ''What's 1+1? 2+2? 4+4? 8+8? Name a vegetable.'' For some reason, most individuals will answer 'Carrot.'
3. Find the black dot
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This activity is one of the mind tricks to fool your friends and get them confused. Please show this image to your companions and ask them to find the black dot. Of course, there is none, but most people take time before realizing that.
4. Missing words
According to most individuals, some words must appear together in any sentence. For example,
''That awkward when you read that wrong and said 'moment' after awkward.''
Most individuals do not realize the mistake until they come to the end of the sentence. This realization leads your friends to have a good laugh at the not-so-obvious error.
5. The Zeigarnik effect
If, for instance, you have a song that won't leave your head, think of the end of the song, and it should go away. This strategy results from the Zeigarnik effect, which means that your mind has a problem with unfinished things.
6. Counting numbers
When a person counts something in order, simultaneously count a set of numbers separately instead of saying the numbers randomly. Your friend will likely get angry before realizing that you are playing mind tricks on them.
7. Riddles
Riddles help individuals jog their minds as they try to figure out the correct answer. However, most times, it is plain to see and does not need much thinking. So, here are some riddles you can ask:
- One night, a butcher, a baker, and a candlestick maker went to a hotel and spent three days. On the last day, they got a bill for four people. Who was the fourth person? Answer: The knight.
- Jane’s mother has four children; May, June, July and? Your friends will most likely answer 'August,' which is wrong. The answer is 'Jane'.
- Two electricians are working on a wiring project. One of them is the other one’s son, but the other one is not his father. Do you know why? Most people will not get the answer which is, “Because the other one is his mother, not father''.
- How can a man go eight days without sleep? ''By sleeping at night.'' However, most people start to overthink the answer, leaving everyone in stitches when they get it.
8. Mind-bl0wing mind tricks about numbers
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These mind-bl0wing mind tricks about numbers will make your friend think that you are a mind-reader. You could ask them to do this activity:
- Think of a number.
- Double it.
- Add eight.
- Minus half that number.
- Minus the number you started with.
- Is the answer four?
9. Tricks to get people to do something
You can scare your friends a little by playing these interesting mind tricks on them. They will laugh out loud when they realize what you did to them:
- Nod your head when asking a question to make sure your friend agrees to whatever you are requesting.
- Use silence when negotiating. Naturally, people do not like silence as it makes them uncomfortable. You need to be quiet long enough and see the discussion going your way.
- Tell a friend to look into your eyes and say they cannot stop looking.
10. Verbal mind tricks
If you are spending time indoors, here is something you can ask your friends to try out. Most of them cannot tell the difference between the three milk types in different cups. They might try to deny it, so you can prove them wrong.
Blindfold one friend and then replace one cup with orange juice. When they taste it, the acidity causes them to gag because the mind expects milk instead.
11. Count the Fs
''Finished files are the result of years of scientific study combined with the experience of years.''
Ask your friends to count the number of Fs in the sentence above. Most of them will answer two or three because they only saw the first two, but six is the correct answer.
12. Mind-reading tricks
Are you a mind-reader? Here are some mind-reading tricks to play on friends:
- Look up the 9th word on page 108 in your dictionary, write it on a slip of paper and fold it into an envelope.
- Ask two friends to volunteer to have someone read their minds. Give one your dictionary and the other a calculator.
- Ask the volunteer with the calculator to pick any three digits without repeating, for example, 569. Tell them to reverse the number, that is, 965.
- Ask them to subtract the larger number from the smaller one (965-569=396) and reverse the answer (693).
- Tell your volunteer to add the last sums 396+693=1089, which will always be the answer, regardless of the initial number picked
- Ask the volunteer the first three digits of the answer. Ask the volunteer with a dictionary to check the 9th word on page 108. You can make it more believable by taking your time to do this. You can make it more believable by taking your time to do this.
- Pull out the envelope where you had earlier placed your slip of paper and get out the word.
13. The Pinocchio effect
You need two chairs and a blindfold. Blindfold one of your friends and have them sit behind another person who does not have a blindfold but is seated on the other chair. The blindfolded person should feel their nose and simultaneously reach out and feel the other person's nose. The effect comes in when the blindfolded person says that they can feel their nose growing longer.
14. Silk and milk
Ask one of your friends to say 'Silk' 20 times in quick succession. When they say the word the 20th time, ask them, “What do cows drink?” They will most likely answer 'milk'. However, this is incorrect because cows drink water, not milk.
15. Spelling game
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Ask your friend this question, ''what word goes S-H-O-P''? Their answer will be 'Shop.' Immediately after that, ask them: "What do you do when you come to a green light?" Again, they will most likely give a wrong answer.
These mind-bl0wing tricks to play on friends are great for initiating conversation and building relationships. You can try them on your loved ones when you hang out next time. They are hilarious, and your friends will be in awe of your creativity and trickery.
Importance of playing games with friends
Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Jungian relationship coach Dolly Minai explained that playing games with friends gives you a sense of belonging and helps you understand each other better. She said:
Playing a game with friends brings a sense of belonging and being taken care of, but the ones which are just the two of you will give you a chance to understand this person; the way they think during a win, a loss or a challenging scenario. If you are intentional about building this friendship as a person, it will give you information on how to bond with them further because now you will get to know them on a deeper level and also know how to communicate and act around them to show them that they can trust you.
The Jungian relationship coach went on to explain that we have many different personalities and some of them can only come out in moments like a game. She explained:
From a Jungian view, there are many different parts of us. We have multiple personalities inside us, and we are also all of it. There is a dark side, a light side, a playful side and a serious side and we express them in different ways. Some parts of us are overdeveloped while some are not. Some are suppressed and some we are unaware we have them.
It is all about when I allow one part to play in appropriate settings. During a difficult moment, it can be challenging to express yourself. I’m imagining if you bring a game, there is a part of you which will come out to play, the playful side, which is less serious, and also can handle difficult situations and conversations.
A game like asking uncomfortable questions helps in understanding a friend better. The way the person will react, even if they don’t respond, that right there is a response for you. If you are intentional about understanding this person, it will first come from understanding yourself better and being curious about understanding the other person and know how to treat them and how to talk to them.
However, Minai cautioned against playing some games without having limits, maintaining that it may lead to a lack of respect. She remarked:
The limits could be set or not set depending on the person. People are different. Some people will need the limits and some will not. Understanding the kind of person you are playing with, the limit will be communicated in one way or another and you will see it from a reaction or by communication. Those who don’t place limits give you information on the kind of person they are and how to relate with them and also allow you to develop with them because now you get to understand them at all levels as there are no limits. But you have to be careful because a lack of limits or borderline may lead to a lack of respect.
Tuko.co.ke published some useful things to do on your phone when bored at night. Instead of spending your hours scrolling on social media, there are other numerous activities that you can engage in to spend your time productively. The internet is incredibly resourceful, and you can benefit significantly if you use it correctly. So, what are some of these alternative activities?
You can spend some time deleting files or applications that you no longer need. Secondly, you can organize your to-do list in preparation for the following day or week. If you are a book lover, you can also read e-books or articles that help to expand your knowledge. Finally, you can learn a new skill or language.
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