Sneaky Cards
- Designer Cody Borst
- Publisher Gamewright , AMIGO , Cocktail Games , MINDOK
- Illustration Serge Seidlitz
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Sneaky Cards, you take on secret missions that challenge you with creative and quirky tasks in everyday life. As an agent of joy, you spread art and surprise by completing activities like taking selfies with strangers or creating collaborative doodles. After completing a mission, you pass the card to someone else, involving them in the game. The experience expands socially as more people join, making each play unique and interactive.
Who Is This Game For?
Sneaky Cards is suitable for players aged 12 and up who enjoy creative social challenges. It works well for groups open to spontaneous and imaginative gameplay. Since it’s a meta-game with open drafting and role-playing elements, no prior card game experience is necessary. The game has no fixed duration and requires willingness to engage actively.
How It Works
The core mechanisms are Open Drafting and Role Playing. Players receive individual mission cards categorized into Surprise, Create, Care, Connect, and Grow. They complete these missions in real life and then pass the cards to others, who become part of the game. This creates a chain of social interactions beyond traditional game turns, with players embodying the role of agents spreading joy.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Cody Borst and published in 2015, Sneaky Cards uniquely combines card game mechanics with real-world social interaction. Unlike typical card games, it functions as a meta-game that expands through open drafting and role-playing, making each player an active participant beyond the table.
Pro
- Encourages social interaction and creativity
- Unique blend of card game and real-world activity
- Open drafting with individual mission cards
- Playable solo and with unlimited players
Contra
- No traditional game duration or structure
- Not suited for players preferring clear rules and goals
- Requires initiative and openness to social interaction
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in everyday life, inviting players to act as 'agents of joy' by interacting with people around them. There is no fixed location or time, as the game unfolds through real-world engagement.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Be open to spontaneous actions and use the cards as inspiration to creatively engage with others.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Sneaky Cards can be played solo since it centers on individual mission cards without a fixed player count.
How long does a game really take?
There is no set playtime, as missions are completed in everyday life and the game functions as a meta-game.
What prior experience do I need?
No special experience is needed, but you should be open to social and creative challenges.
How does this compare to similar games?
Sneaky Cards uniquely combines card game mechanics with real-world social missions using open drafting and role-playing.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for ages 12 and up, it fits teens and adults who enjoy creative social challenges.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its use of Open Drafting and Role Playing creates an interactive meta-game linked to real-world activity.
Fazit
Sneaky Cards is recommended for players seeking creative and social experiences outside conventional gameplay. It suits groups open to playful, real-world engagement and spontaneous actions.
