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product_id: 222908205
title: "Side Effects | Strategic Take That Card Game of Therapy, Medication, Disorder Cards & Chaotic Interaction | Stylish Art Game for 2–8 Players Ages 14+ | 10–30 Minute Playtime"
brand: "pillbox games"
price: "₩67264"
currency: KRW
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Pillbox Games"
url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/222908205-side-effects-strategic-take-that-card-game-of-therapy-medication
store_origin: KR
region: South Korea
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# Fast-paced, strategic gameplay 2-8 players, 10-30 min playtime Award-finalist bold artwork Side Effects | Strategic Take That Card Game of Therapy, Medication, Disorder Cards & Chaotic Interaction | Stylish Art Game for 2–8 Players Ages 14+ | 10–30 Minute Playtime

**Brand:** pillbox games
**Price:** ₩67264
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🃏 Outsmart, outplay, and outlast with Side Effects — where every card counts!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Side Effects | Strategic Take That Card Game of Therapy, Medication, Disorder Cards & Chaotic Interaction | Stylish Art Game for 2–8 Players Ages 14+ | 10–30 Minute Playtime by pillbox games
- **How much does it cost?** ₩67264 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/222908205-side-effects-strategic-take-that-card-game-of-therapy-medication)

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- pillbox games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Award-Winning Design:** SXSW Gamer’s Voice Award finalist with striking visuals and memorable style.
- • **Perfect for Game Nights:** Supports 2-8 players with quick 10-30 minute rounds for fast, fun sessions.
- • **Dynamic Player Interaction:** Episode cards and stealing mechanics keep every round unpredictable and engaging.
- • **Strategic Take-That Gameplay:** Race to treat Disorders while outsmarting opponents with steals and twists.
- • **Easy to Learn, Hard to Master:** Simple rules with deep strategy reward clever timing and bold moves.

## Overview

Side Effects is a fast, strategic card game for 2-8 players featuring dynamic take-that mechanics, bold artwork, and award-finalist design. Players race to treat Disorders using Drug and Therapy cards while navigating unpredictable twists from Episode cards and opponents’ sabotage. Easy to learn but challenging to master, it offers 10-30 minute rounds perfect for adult game nights. Celebrated for its unique gameplay and striking visuals, Side Effects sparks lively interaction and memorable moments.

## Description

Side Effects drops players into a darkly humorous struggle to manage Disorders using Drug and Therapy cards while navigating constant interference from opponents. Each player begins with four Disorders face up, shaping their early strategy and creating an immediate sense of tension. To treat them, players must draw or steal the Drug cards that match their conditions, all while staying alert to opponents who may disrupt their progress or hand them new problems to solve. Episode cards add unpredictable twists, shifting momentum and forcing players to rethink their approach from turn to turn. The gameplay is fast, interactive, and filled with dramatic reversals. New players can learn the rules in minutes, yet the timing of when to reveal, treat, block, or sabotage gives experienced players room to explore deeper strategy. Side Effects excels at sparking table talk, laughter, and memorable stories as alliances form and collapse in the span of a few turns. A finalist for the SXSW Gamer’s Voice Award, Side Effects is celebrated not only for its gameplay but also for its striking visual identity. Designed by Jade Shames and Ben Bronstein with artistic contributions from Kat Thek and Jen Igartua, the game blends bold illustration with clean iconography, making it both eye-catching and intuitive to play. With support for 2–8 players and a playtime of 10–30 minutes, Side Effects fits comfortably into any adult game night, offering a stylish mix of chaos, timing, and clever decisions.

Review: Fun game with a uinque gameplay - I saw this boardgame on store with a higher price and decided to get it from desertcart. It is such a good and fun game with unique gameplay. My husband and I started with the basic pack but decided to get the expansion one after a few days. The game is very easy to learn as well
Review: Great expansion pack for a great game! - We absolutely love the Side Effects game, and this expansion was the perfect addition to make it even more fun. The cards are excellent quality, just like the original game, and the artwork is fantastic. Not a bad price for an expansion pack. Such a creative, unique, and entertaining game. We love it!

## Features

- STRATEGIC TAKE THAT GAMEPLAY – Race to treat your Disorders using Drug and Therapy cards while protecting yourself from opponents who may steal what you need or hand you new conditions. Every turn adds a twist that keeps players engaged.
- EASY TO LEARN, CHALLENGING TO MASTER – With simple rules and short turns, Side Effects is fast to pick up but rewards clever timing, hand management, table awareness, and bold risks. A sharp mix of accessibility and depth for adults and hobby gamers.
- SXSW AWARD FINALIST RECOGNITION – Side Effects earned a finalist spot for the SXSW Gamer’s Voice Award, celebrated for its striking visual style, inventive gameplay, and ability to spark conversation at every table.
- DYNAMIC PLAYER INTERACTION – Begin with four Disorder cards and search for (or steal) the Drug cards needed to treat them. Episode cards disrupt plans, flip advantages, and create dramatic momentum swings that keep every round unpredictable.
- CRAFTED AS A WORK OF ART - Designed by Jade Shames and Ben Bronstein with support from Kat Thek and Jen Igartua, Side Effects pairs bold illustration with refined design to create a striking, memorable tabletop experience.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07JM57JV7 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,518 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #195 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,500) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 12.6 ounces |
| Item model number | GHG004 |
| Manufacturer | Pillbox Games |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 6.2 x 5.3 x 2 inches |
| Release date | July 29, 2020 |

## Images

![Side Effects | Strategic Take That Card Game of Therapy, Medication, Disorder Cards & Chaotic Interaction | Stylish Art Game for 2–8 Players Ages 14+ | 10–30 Minute Playtime - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dTjJs1Z9L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How young could you be to play this game?**
A: While not super dirty there are adult themes in the game. So I think it's up to preference. I'm pretty open with my kids, I'd have had no issues 13 and up, but that's me.

**Q: What size are the cards?**
A: 4.75in tall 2.75in wide

**Q: Does this include the High Tolerance and Misdiagnosis cards?**
A: My daughter said it doesn't, but she wished it did .

**Q: Is this the game produced by Pillbox Games?**
A: Yes, Pillbox Games is the sole publisher.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun game with a uinque gameplay
*by E***M on February 22, 2026*

I saw this boardgame on store with a higher price and decided to get it from Amazon. It is such a good and fun game with unique gameplay. My husband and I started with the basic pack but decided to get the expansion one after a few days. The game is very easy to learn as well

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great expansion pack for a great game!
*by L***Y on November 9, 2025*

We absolutely love the Side Effects game, and this expansion was the perfect addition to make it even more fun. The cards are excellent quality, just like the original game, and the artwork is fantastic. Not a bad price for an expansion pack. Such a creative, unique, and entertaining game. We love it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and easy to learn! Great little card game!
*by M***. on September 28, 2023*

Side Effects initially caught my eye because of its cool art style. Its skeleton-mental health theme gives it a morbid (and often funny) aesthetic and the box art is gorgeous! The long, skinny "tarot" sized cards are lovely to hold and sturdy, with beautiful artwork on both sides and vertically mirrored effect text that makes it easy to read cards sitting across the table. This small format detail is incredibly important to gameplay. Mechanically speaking, Side Effects is a fabulous, fast-paced little card game with a kind of rock-paper-scissors dynamic! Because you need to sort out conditions to deal out each player's "psyche" and then reshuffle them into the deck, you are going to have to shuffle these cards A LOT, and I could see that wearing them out in the long term. Side Effects gives each player a psyche full of illnesses that they must treat. But treating them with medication leaves you vulnerable to other conditions, and while you're attempting to treat yourself you also need to prevent other players from outpacing you or penalizing you. There is a fair amount of strategy to be had here, but it is light enough to be quite beginner-friendly. The game dynamic causes quite a bit of laughter and playful "punishing" moments. For more seasoned board gamers, this game is a wonderful palate-cleanser between games or for the end of a gaming session!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*