“Side Effects” is a dynamic “take that” card game for 2-8 players, ages 14 and up, where participants race to treat psychological disorders with drug and therapy cards. Players start with four Disorder cards and must strategically find or steal the right Drug cards while avoiding new Disorders introduced by opponents. The game, a finalist at SXSW, is easy to learn, with sessions lasting 10-30 minutes, offering addictive gameplay and deep strategic options. It features 89 beautifully illustrated cards and was created by Jade Shames and Ben Bronstein, with contributions from Kat Thek and Jen Igartua.
Customers say
Customers enjoy this card game’s dark humor approach to therapy and medication, finding it easy to learn with self-explanatory rules. Moreover, the game features high-quality, durable cards and moves at a fast pace, with one customer noting it puts a light-hearted spin on mental health disorders. Additionally, customers appreciate the artwork and consider it well worth the purchase.
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