How to Play Art Snobs
Transform your friends into pretentious art critics in 5 easy steps. Bad art has never been so sophisticated.
Players
4-8 artists
Time
30-45 minutes
Ages
17+
Draw Your Character
Each player draws a Character Card. This is who you'll embody for the round - from a Cattle Rancher to a Window Washer. Get into character!
PRO TIP: The more ridiculous your character interpretation, the better!
Get Your Art Prompt
Draw an Art Card that tells you what to create. It might be 'Self Portrait as a Garden Gnome' or 'The Meaning of Tuesday'. You have 2 minutes to create your masterpiece.
PRO TIP: Remember: Bad art makes the best critiques!
Draw Your Phrase Cards
Each player draws 2 Phrase Cards. These contain pretentious art-speak you must sneak into your critique, like 'juxtaposition of chaos' or 'explores the duality of existence'.
PRO TIP: Keep a straight face - getting caught means losing points!
Present & Critique
Take turns presenting your art to the group. Other players critique your work in character, sneaking in their phrase cards. If you catch someone using a phrase, call them out!
PRO TIP: Ham it up! The more pretentious, the better.
Vote & Score
After each presentation, players vote for their favorite critique using Kudos tokens. Successfully used phrases earn Snobbies (points). Most Snobbies wins!
PRO TIP: Strategic voting can swing the game!
Game Variations
Speed Snob
Reduce drawing time to 1 minute for extra chaos
Master Class
Players must critique in the style of famous artists
Gallery Opening
Add wine (optional) and cheese for authentic art snob vibes
Quick Reference
What You're Doing:
- • Drawing terrible art on purpose
- • Acting like a pretentious art critic
- • Sneaking silly phrases into critiques
- • Catching others using their phrases
How to Win:
- • Use phrase cards without getting caught
- • Catch others using their phrases
- • Give memorable critiques for Kudos
- • Collect the most Snobbies