Game Rules

How To Play

A game of artful deception, witty accusations, and pretentious phrases for 3-10 players. Each round takes about 5-7 minutes.

STEP 012 min

Setup

Deal Cards
What to do

Deal each player 2 Phrase Cards, 5 Kudos and 3 Snobby Tokens. Place the Art Cards facedown in the middle of the table.

Pro tip
Arrange seating so players can easily see each other's expressions.
Who's involved
DealerAll Players
STEP 021 min

First Art Presenter

Present Art
What to do

The most colorfully dressed player draws an Art Card and introduces it to the group. You cannot use your phrase here- more on that later.

Pro tip
Be theatrical with your introduction - pretend you're hosting a gallery opening.
Who's involved
Art Presenter
STEP 034-5 min

Start The Conversation

Discuss
What to do

Set a timer for 4 to 5 minutes (depending on number of players) and open conversation begins around the art piece.

Pro tip
Time to activate your inner Art Snob and get mischievous!
Who's involved
All Players
STEP 04Ongoing

Use Your Phrases

Be Sneaky
What to do

During discussion, subtly weave your odd Phrase Cards into the conversation without being too obvious.

Pro tip
Consider trying to steer conversation to more easily disguise your phrases.
Who's involved
All Players
STEP 05Ongoing

Catch Other Players

Accuse
What to do

Keep your wits about you, if you suspect another player of using their Phrase Cards call them out for being an Art Snob and place a wager on your accusation. If you are incorrect you lose your entire wager, half goes to the bank and the other half goes to the person you wrongfully accused. If correct, you get to double your wager from the bank.

Pro tip
Make sure to pause the timer during these accusations!
Who's involved
All Players
STEP 06Ongoing

Award Tokens

Reward
What to do

Give Snobbie Tokens to players who say something particularly clever, insightful, or outrageously pretentious about the art.

Pro tip
Once received make sure to flip the Snobbie Token to the blue/+ side.
Who's involved
All Players
STEP 072 min

End Of Round

Reset
What to do

Be sure to reward all Kudos (Phrases Cards, Snobbie Tokens, Snob Award) then each player draws a new Phrase Card and Snobbie Tokens are redistributed with red/- side up. Player with the least amount of Kudos is the next round's art presenter and you can then begin the next round.

Pro tip
Disputes over proper use of Phrase Cards are determined by majority rule.
Who's involved
All Players

Quick Reference

Scoring
  • • 5 Kudos per successful phrase use
  • • Double your wager for correct accusations
  • • 1 Snobby Token equals 1 Kudo
Round Structure
  • • 4-5 minutes discussion time
  • • 3 rounds per game
  • • Open discussion- there are no turns here
Winning
  • • Most Kudos after 3 rounds wins
  • • Ties broken by majority rule
  • • Winner crowned ultimate Art Snob

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