Have you ever laughed so hard your face hurt? I'm serious! Playing this game is one of those times. My face actually hurt from the constant laughter!! :-) The kiddos said they couldn't remember the last time they laughed so much and especially while playing a family game! If that isn't a win-win (mom and dad are having fun while the kids are having fun), I don't know what is! :-)
We LOVE Family Game nights. It is difficult to find a game that all of us can play at once and that we find appropriate. Well, we found one!
Remember the Old West? Remember how the salesmen would try to sell you their concoctions of just about anything that would cure just about anything? Well, in this game, YOU are that Snake Oil salesman trying to make that sale to an unsuspecting customer-- those who are playing the game with you.
There are over 300 word cards and just about 30 customer cards (we pulled just a few that we felt inappropriate to make it fit our family) but it had no affect on the game whatsoever!)
Each player has a chance to be a customer. Once everyone has been the customer, that round is over. The rules are easy to follow: when you are the customer, you draw a customer card. Everyone else draws two word cards. Whatever their two words are becomes their product, no matter how hilarious it may sound. They now each have to take a turn trying to "sell" you on their product. After each has provided their "pitch," you decide which one was the most convincing. Whoever won over the most customers wins that round.
As hilarious as it was (trust me, there is laughter from moment one), the kids really get to learn a lot about marketing-- how to promote and sell a product to others. And, boy you have to be creative and use your imagination!! They need to communicate well and articulate their thoughts clearly and with a 30-second limit. Wow, learning and fun at the same time-- you know that would be a hit in our house. I just love any type of fun, hands-on learning.
Whoever has the most customer cards by the end of the game wins!
This game is geared to those 10+ (there is a version for younger kids, as well) and sells for $19.99. It is for 3-10 players, so it is appropriate for families of all sizes.
My kiddos really enjoyed playing this game. I loved the fact that it was something that all 6 of us could play together and really engage with one another.
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Watch this fun video on how to play Snake Oil:
This holiday season, if you are looking for a fun, family game, I would recommend Snake Oil. To see what my colleagues how to say about this game or the version for younger children, click on the graphic below:
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