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

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).
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: You’ll 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.