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    Side Effects: Unleash The Fun & Chaos Using Therapy & Medication in This Hit Card Game for 2 to 8 Players

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    Features

    • Engage in Strategic Fun: Dive into a "take that" card game where 2-8 players race to treat their psyche using drugs and therapy, making every play a unique challenge. Perfect for ages 14 and up with a playtime of 10-30 minutes.
    • Easy to Learn, Challenging to Master: With very simple rules, Side Effects promises an addictive gameplay that is easy for beginners to pick up, yet offers deep strategic options for seasoned players.
    • SXSW Award Nominated: Youll see quickly why Side Effects was a finalist for a SXSW Gamer's Voice award.
    • Dynamic Player Interaction: Start with four disease cards and navigate the risks of treatment versus potential side effects. Use Episode cards to affect your fate and that of your opponents for thrilling twists and turns.
    • Beautifully Crafted with Care: Side Effects was created by Jade Shames & Ben Bronstein, with additional creative support by Kat Thek & Jen Igartua.

    Description

    Drug use, personal demons, wild episodes, and more. Side Effects is a "take that" card game where you race to treat all the diseases in your psyche with drugs and therapy. You'll start with 4 Disorder cards dealt face up and then take turns trying to find (or steal) the right Drug cards to treat your Disorders. But beware! Drug cards will also leave you open to receiving new Disorders from other players! A 2019 SXSW Gamer's Voice finalist. In addition to being wickedly fun to play, Side Effects is a gorgeous piece of art within itself — the gilded box contains 89 beautiful cards and an instruction booklet. A pleasing gift for anyone, it takes only minutes to learn and can play from 2 to 8 (ages 14 and up).

    Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 5.3 x 2 inches


    Item Weight: 13.4 ounces


    Country of Origin: China


    Item model number: GHG004


    Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up


    Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


    Release date: July 29, 2020


    Manufacturer: Pillbox Games


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      • Super fun and great artwork!
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    We play a lot of games - basic ones and more high strategy ones. This game was actually pretty easy once you got the hang of it. It does take some slight strategy and you definitely have to pay attention to what cards you have and the disorders your opponents have. You cane cure yours, give others more disorders, or make them have an episode, but any action can backfire on you too. My adult son and I played and really enjoyed it! We laughed and had a good time. One game can be very quick or take a but if time - it just depends on the luck of the draw. This is definitely a game we can play over and over again. Pros: Easy to learn Can play with 2-10 people, so more options for group size. We have only played with two and it was fun. The artwork on the cards. It is fun. Cons: The cards are larger than regular cards and harder to shuffle. You have to separate out the disorders, shuffle and deal them out, and then shuffle them back in the deck each game. That is time consuming. Some complained about the fact that it calls out or makes fun of mental health. It is actually accurate on the treatments and side effects of them, so it isn't making fun and is realistic. Yes, players can give each other disorders and such and make it fun, but it is a game folks! I have a psychology degree and have family members with mental illness and I do not take offense to this game. If you do, don't play it. I highly recommend this game if you don't mind the content of it. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023 by Chance of a Lifetime Chance of a Lifetime
      • Added a rule!
    This game is so much fun! We bought the expansion for it immediately after a round of playing. The expansion adds some extras that add to the mechanics of the game. One house rule we decided to add was activating a new disorder as soon as you play it in someone. Makes it a little extra fun! But it is such a fast and easy game to learn. We’ve had it for a week now and have played it every night since getting it! The artwork is amazing and cards are well made. Definitely recommend! ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024 by Annamaria
      • Fun and fast, but may become predictable.
    Side Effects lives up to the hype. It is quick to learn and after the first two rounds (we played 4) you can understand how strategy comes in to play. I will say the game can be a little too quick (in theory, you can win in two rounds with the right pills/remedies) but it can be fun.. esp. with more people. We had 3 players. I do feel it might get stale after a while, which is why I'm exited to get the expansion. Well worth the investment. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024 by Anthony P
      • good quality cards, fun little game to play!
    Headline says it all. Quick and easy to learn. We were playing, multiple games within minutes of receiving the item! Just be warned, the game is about mental disorders, so some might be triggered by the concept of someone "giving" you a disorder or causing an "episode". Also, as it is clearly a "take that" game, be mindful of who you play with. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024 by TatsuSaisei
      • Clever game, nice production values
    We were pleased to find the positive messages and mental health resource links in the instructions. For a game that could be accused of making light of serious subjects, this was tastefully done and comes off as a positive not a negative. The cards look and feel a little like Tarot Cards in their size, card stock, and presentation. Game rules are not too difficult. Replayability, maybe middle of the road. This is a really clever game with a novel subject matter, and vary fun to show off to the right audience. Gameplay is a little like Mille Bornes but not as engaging. They use generic names of all the medications, to avoid copyright issues presumably. Sort of wish they could have used the more common names. Buy this one for the subject matter. The design and artwork is delightful. No regrets, go for it. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023 by Scott Jones
      • Fun, lightweight party game
    Fun party game. Plays quick and easy to learn. Definitely not for kids, unless you want to explain what ED is.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025 by Theta Chi Clayton HB
      • So much fun!!!
    My husband and I bought this game after seeing a video advertisement for it. We absolutely love it. A lot of thought obviously went into the game and cards. We both struggle with mental health and the game is so accurate it's pretty funny. It's well worth the money for a fun game, and we plan on buying any and all expansions that go to this game. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025 by Lauren Cooper
      • Great quality cards and dark humor is top tier
    Value for money is great. The quality of the cards gives the exact reason of value and great quality. Such a fun dark humorous game to play with your friends that don't take things too seriously.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025 by Liz G

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