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(May Cause) Side Effects
2019
Rules assistance for (May Cause) Side Effects
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–12 players
- 15–45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for (May Cause) Side Effects
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(May Cause) Side Effects is a board game released in 2019 for 4–12 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up.
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About the game
You're participating in a clinical trial study for a new drug. All you have to do is take a pill and answer some questions, but you're experiencing some side effects! Players in (May Cause) Side Effects compete in teams. One player is the test subject, acting out side effects while getting their partner, the lab assistant, to guess a word or phrase. If they guess right, keep the card, and stay in the drug study! Whichever team has communicated the best at the end of the game wins! —description from the designer
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Publishers
- Pressman Toy Corp.
- Goliath Games
Questions and answers
(May Cause) Side Effects supports 4–12 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for (May Cause) Side Effects is 15–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists (May Cause) Side Effects for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
(May Cause) Side Effects has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
(May Cause) Side Effects belongs to these categories: Party Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed (May Cause) Side Effects and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists (May Cause) Side Effects as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.