Snake Oil*
Snake Oil offers a refreshing twist on party games, where creativity, quick thinking, and persuasive skills reign supreme. Players transform into cunning salespeople, concocting bizarre products from a random assortment of word cards to pitch to various "customers" drawn from a deck of unique character cards. The aim is not just to sell a product but to tailor the pitch to the whims and needs of an ever-changing clientele, ranging from pirates to zombies.
Core Aspects
- Creative Product Creation: The heart of the game lies in players' ability to combine two seemingly unrelated words into a product that's both humorous and seemingly useful to the customer. This process not only sparks creativity but also encourages players to think outside the box, offering endless replayability with different word and customer card combinations.
- Persuasive Pitches: Beyond the initial product creation, players must also sell their idea, weaving tales and benefits that appeal directly to the current customer's unique traits. This aspect of the game highlights not only creativity but also the ability to persuade and adapt one's pitch to the audience, making each round a dynamic and engaging experience.
- Social Interaction and Humor: Snake Oil thrives on social interaction, requiring players to engage directly with one another. The pitches often lead to laughter and lighthearted debates about the merits of each invention, fostering a fun and inclusive environment that's as much about entertaining each other as it is about winning.
Conclusion
Snake Oil is an inventive and hilarious party game that stands out for its emphasis on creativity, persuasion, and social interaction. By challenging players to invent and pitch whimsical products to a variety of quirky customers, it creates memorable moments of laughter and fun. This game is ideal for those who enjoy thinking on their feet and engaging in playful banter, offering a delightful experience that celebrates the art of the pitch and the joy of imagination.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
- 3 - 10 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
We like Snake Oil so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 21 in The best fun and humorous board, card & dice games 🤪
- Position 14 in The Best Games from AMIGO 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 21 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2014 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 9 in The best games released in 2010📆
- Position 14 in The best games where you have to act 🕴
- Position 17 in The best "Mensa Select🇺🇸" winners and nominees
- Position 29 in The best storytelling games - making up stories