Side Effects

Description

Discover the hilarious and strategic card game Side Effects, now available at Mind Games—your premier destination for unique and engaging tabletop games across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and throughout Australia. Perfect for players aged 13 and up, Side Effects offers 2 to 8 players hours of entertaining gameplay, typically lasting 10 to 30 minutes.

In Side Effects, players step into the chaotic world of mental health mishaps, personal demons, wild episodes, and more. This “take that” card game challenges players to quickly diagnose and treat their mental ailments with medication and therapy, all while dealing with the unpredictable side effects and sabotage from opponents.

How to Play:

• Each player begins with four disease cards face-up (their “psyche”) and four hidden cards in their hand.
• Players take turns drawing from the deck, attempting to find the right drugs to treat their diseases.
• A drug card will cure a disease but may also introduce new ailments (side effects) from other players, triggering a chaotic game of strategy and luck.
• Disease cards feature unique punishments, and episode cards can be played on opponents to hinder their progress or help yourself.

Game Objective:

Be the first to treat all the diseases in your psyche to win! Engage in clever play, strategic sabotage, and timely use of episode cards to outwit your opponents.

Why Play Side Effects:

• Perfect for game nights in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, or anywhere across Australia.
• Exciting, quick, and full of hilarious surprises.
• Suitable for teenagers and adults looking for a fun, competitive social game.

Visit Mind Games today to pick up Side Effects — the hilarious, fast-paced card game that combines humor, strategy, and chaos. Whether you’re hosting a game night with friends or looking for a unique gift for puzzle and game lovers across Australia, Side Effects guarantees hours of fun-filled entertainment!

2 – 8 Players | Ages 13+ | 10 – 30 Minutes