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Snake Oil

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description Snake Oil Overview

Snake Oil is a party word game in which one player takes the role of a customer and the others act as salespeople. Each salesperson combines two word cards to invent an absurd product, then gives a short pitch tailored to the customer's character or situation. The customer selects the winning pitch and the role rotates, with the player who collects the most customer cards winning; the game is designed for social groups that enjoy improvisation and persuasion.

help Snake Oil FAQ

How is Snake Oil played?

One player acts as the customer while the others act as salespeople. Each salesperson combines two word cards to invent a product and gives a short pitch.

What makes a good pitch in Snake Oil?

A good pitch matches the invented product to the customer's character or situation. The customer then chooses the salesperson whose idea and presentation are most convincing.

Is Snake Oil a competitive word game or a storytelling game?

It is a party word game built around quick invention and persuasion. Players compete by creating absurd products and tailoring their sales pitches to the customer.

How do the word cards work in Snake Oil?

Salespeople combine two word cards to form the name or concept of an imaginary product. They must then explain why that product fits the customer.

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