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Consentacle

Consentacle

2-2
Players
35
Minutes
18+
Age
2014
Published

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What to Expect

In Consentacle, you negotiate consensual sex between a human and a tentacled alien. Players simultaneously play cards to build trust and satisfaction, the game's currencies. Communication is limited, so cooperation and understanding are key. The experience focuses on building a relationship through unique card combinations in a futuristic setting.

Who Is This Game For?

Consentacle is aimed at couples or friends who enjoy cooperative, mature-themed games. As a medium-weight game lasting about 35 minutes, it requires no deep prior experience but is intended for adults 18 and over. It suits players seeking an intense two-player cooperative experience.

How It Works

Core mechanics include simultaneous action selection and hand management. Both players play cards simultaneously to increase trust and satisfaction. As a cooperative game, you coordinate moves to reach shared goals. The game stands out through its combination of card combos and cooperative strategy.

Cooperative Game Hand Management Simultaneous Action Selection

What Makes It Special

Designed by Naomi Clark, Consentacle won the 2015 IndieCade Best Impact of the Year Award. It features a unique theme of consensual sex between a human astronaut and a tentacled alien. The blend of cooperative and simultaneous mechanics distinguishes it from other two-player card games.

Awards

  • 2015 IndieCade Best Impact of the Year — Winner

Pro

  • Cooperative gameplay for two players
  • Simultaneous action selection fosters interaction
  • Unusual mature theme
  • Winner of the 2015 IndieCade Best Impact of the Year Award

Contra

  • Only playable with two players
  • Mature theme limits audience to 18+
  • Relatively short playtime of about 35 minutes

Setting & Atmosphäre

Set in a science-fiction world, the game explores love and consensual sex between a human astronaut and a tentacled alien. The futuristic setting highlights the unusual encounter of two different beings.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on coordinating card combinations and gradually building trust together.

Häufige Fragen

Can I play this solo?

No, Consentacle is designed exclusively for two players.

How long does a game really take?

A typical game lasts about 35 minutes, making it a compact medium-weight experience.

What prior experience do I need?

Consentacle requires no extensive prior experience but is intended for mature players.

How does this compare to similar games?

Consentacle combines cooperative play with simultaneous action selection and a unique theme of consensual sex.

Is this suitable for families?

No, the mature theme makes it suitable only for players 18 and older.

What mechanic makes it special?

The combination of cooperative gameplay and simultaneous action selection defines its play style.

Fazit

Consentacle is recommended for players looking for a unique, thematically focused cooperative game for two. Those comfortable with the mature theme will find a distinctive gaming experience.