Hearts & Humor Instructions
A couple’s conversation card game for love, laughter & Dash of competition
Card Description Overview
In this game for couples, you’ll dive into the depths of your relationship while having a blast. You’ll have four piles of cards to help you along the way:
Reward Cards: These are the sweet, sweet prizes you’ll earn if you win. Choose wisely.
Action Cards: You’ll always have three of these bad boys in your hand. Play 1 of these first before answering 1 Conversation Card in your hand. (exceptions are the Play Veto card which you can use whenever you see fit, and the Wild Surprise card which replaces answering a Conversation Card)
- Wild Surprise: Draw a Wild Card for actionable surprises to your conversation. (Add hilarity or spice to the game that leave both of you scoring)
- Play Veto: Cancel your partner’s action card, rendering it null for the remainder of the round. (Can be used immediately without waiting your turn!)
- Card Exchange: Swap one Conversation Card with your partner without peeking. (Take your chances to see if you can get one with more points!)
- Double Points: Earn double points for the next question you answer. (Use in tandem with a Conversation Card in your hand)
- Mirror Game: Both players answer the same Conversation Card and gain the number of points on the card. (Useful for questions you want your partner to answer too)
- Sneak Peek: Peek at the top three Conversation Cards from the deck and choose one to answer. (Don’t like any cards in your hand? These are helpful and MAY score more points)
- Switch Seats: Your partner answers the Conversation Card you play but you get the points. (Could be used for those uncomfortable questions you just don’t want to answer)
- Take a Breather: Allows you to skip answering your chosen Conversation Card but still gain its points. (Oh how convenient ey?)
- Trash Turnaround: Dive into the trash pile and rescue an Action Card you can use. (Grab that trashed card and use it to your advantage)
Wild Cards: These bring spontaneity and excitement. (5-8 point value) Use ’em when you draw a “Wild Card” from the Action Card Deck.
Conversation Cards: These are the meat and potatoes of the game, (1-4 point value). You answer 1 of these cards in your hand per turn (unless you play an Action Card: Wild Surprise – which replaces needing to answer a Conversation Card). They’re sorted into four categories:
- Journey of Discovery: Dive into your journey as a couple.
- Thanksgiving & Gratitude: Get mushy and thankful together.
- Building Dreams Together: Dream big and plan your future.
- Conquering Life’s Challenges: Face life’s curveballs head-on.
Now, let’s get down to business!
Instructions
Step 1
Decide how long you want to play. Maybe an hour, maybe a whole evening โ it’s up to you. Play a quick round of rock, paper, scissors to decide who’s the boss and goes first.
Step 2
Each of you picks 3 Reward Cards. These are your goals, your dreams, your precious rewards. Keep one and stash it in secret. Discard the others.
Step 3
Grab 3 Action Cards and 3 Conversation Cards. These are your tools. Keep 3 of each in your hand, but remember: once you use one, you gotta draw a new one to replace it. The old ones go to the discard pile.
Step 4
On your turn,ย use 1 Action Cardย & answer 1 Conversation Card in your hand (unless you play a Wild Card which replaces answering a Conversation Card). Place answered Conversation Cards facing up on the points side of the table. If an Action Card boosted your points, pair it with the associated Conversation Card. All other Action Cards are placed in a discard pile.
Step 5
Spice up the game with Wild Cards, introducing a physical twist for extra points. Once played, position them on the points side of the table. For cards granting points to both players, place them between you and your partner, combining the points.
Step 6
When the game ends, count the number of points on your cards. Whoever has the most gets to cash in on their secret Reward Card!
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Hearts & Humor
Make every game night memorable, every conversation unforgettable, and every connection stronger with Hearts & Humor. Order your game today and embark on a journey to a happier, more connected relationship! ๐๐