Side Effects: Booster Shot

Pillbox Games, TTGames CZ · Board game · 2023
2–8 10–30 min
7.4 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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7.4 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Essential for those who own the base game and want more chaos and twists in their matches. The game becomes more unpredictable and funny.

Highlights
  • New cards bring fresh dynamics
  • Increases player interactivity
  • Maintains the acidic and fun tone
  • Easy to integrate with the original
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to play
  • Can make matches last longer
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About the game
You know that total chaos where you try to fix your own mind while throwing a wrench into your friends' mental gears? That's the spirit of Side Effects, and Booster Shot arrives to inject even more adrenaline into this madness. If you already enjoy the base game's dynamic, where the race is to treat all your psychic disorders using various therapies and substances, get ready, because this expansion raises the stakes.

Booster Shot isn't just 'more of the same.' It introduces new Disorder, Drug, and action cards that shift the table's dynamics. In practical terms, what does this mean? More ways to mess with your opponents' lives and new layers of strategy (or lack thereof) for those aiming for victory. The experience remains that visceral 'Take That' style, where friendships are tested every single round. If you felt the matches were becoming predictable, this expansion pack fixes that quickly, adding functionalities that make plot twists more frequent and unpredictable.

It's the perfect complement for those who enjoy party games with adult themes, where acidic humor and aggressive competitiveness dominate. You'll find new combinations of side effects and absurd situations that turn the table into a veritable asylum. Just remember that, as an expansion, you need the base game to play. If you already own the original and want to make the matches more intense, Booster Shot is the way to go. It's more pain, more pleasure, and much more mental confusion for everyone. Who will manage to regain sanity first while the rest of the group completely collapses?
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Misc: Made by Panda
Publisher Pillbox Games, TTGames CZ
Designer Jade Shames, Jen Igartua, Kat Thek
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes! Booster Shot is an expansion, so you must own the original Side Effects to use these cards.
Is the game suitable for children?
Not at all. The game has adult themes, dealing with drugs and mental disorders with acidic humor. It's for adults only.
How long does a match last with the expansion?
It remains fast, between 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of players and the level of chaos at the table.
How many people can play?
From 2 to 8 players; the more people, the greater the confusion and the fun.
Does the expansion change the rules significantly?
It doesn't change the basic rules, it just adds new cards and functionalities that expand the gameplay possibilities.