Unleash silent-but-deadlies, deflect airborne assaults, and race to dump your entire hand in an unapologetically goofy, fast-paced party card game.
FART: The Explosive Card Game (published by Outset Media / PlayMonster) leans headfirst into unabashed toilet humor to deliver a snappy, high-energy card-shedding experience. Moving away from complex strategy or serious card-counting, this title strips gameplay down to fast reflexes, color/effect matching, and hilarious take-that sabotage. The primary gameplay objective centers on elimination and hand management: players race to play off all their gas-themed cards onto the central discard pile while actively sticking their rivals with massive penalties, extra draws, and forced pass turns.
The primary mechanical hurdle stems from navigating sudden defensive plays, direction reversals, and chain reactions. Standard cards feature varying degrees of flatulent blasts, but the real chaos comes from specialized action triggers—such as deploying "Air Freshener" to neutralize an incoming attack, dropping a "Silent But Deadly" card to catch opponents off-guard, or reversing the table flow with a well-timed "Blowback." If you can't match the current card or counter an active assault, you’re forced to draw from the deck, swelling your hand and delaying your exit. Designed for 3 or more players aged 8 and up, rounds play out at a breakneck 15 to 20 minutes. To win, you must time your disruptions carefully, deflect rival gas clouds, and be the first to clear the air by playing your final card.
Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 8+ Years
Publisher: Outset Media
Play Time: 15-20 Minutes
Player Count: 3+ Players
Complexity: Very Light (Hand Shedding, Take-That, Matching, Party Card Game)
What's in the Box?
- 54 Humorous Gas-Themed Playing Cards
- 1 Rule Sheet