Official Snowball Fight Rules
How To Play Snowball Fight
2 - 7
Players
8+
Ages
20 MIN
Play Time
$10
Price
Snowball Fight is a fast and thrilling game played by 2 to 7 players in which every player continues to draw a card from the deck placed at the center of the table, one at a time. After drawing, he plays a card or discards one, attempting to hit fellow players with snowballs in between. The strategy is to "hit" so many players as possible with snowballs so as to eliminate them from the game, and with only one left, that individual is declared winner.
The game may not have real snow, but it's just as exciting as a virtual snowball battle. As the players attempt to outsmart each other and avoid being hit, tension is created. Be careful though—if you get hit too many times by snowballs, you'll be out of the game, so strategy and quick thinking are required.
Snowball Fight is suitable for players of all ages and offers multiple ways to play, keeping things fresh and exciting. Whether you’re playing casually or looking for a more strategic challenge, the game can be adapted to suit different play styles. It’s a great way to bring fun and laughter to your game night.
Learning how to play is easy, but as the game progresses, you’ll need to think on your feet and outwit your opponents to stay in the game. Grab a copy of Snowball Fight today, and get ready for a fun and strategic battle of snowballs!
Board Game Capital's Review:
(2019-12-08)
There aren't too many seasonally themed card games out there but Snowball Fight is a great snowy game that covers winter. First impression when we saw this game - awesome! First impression when receiving and opening the game - awesome! First impression after playing once - awesome! We loved it but there are a few things to understand.
There are two ways to play the game. The first is a very simple and basic game built primarily on luck. Well, actually, completely on luck unless you build a secret alliance with another player to knock someone out of the game. This variant of the game is great for young players. We have no clue why the rules say Snowball Fight is for ages 14+. We feel like it should be 5+. We had a five year old playing and they did great!
The second variant, however, lets you have two cards in your hand and that is where you can build some simple strategy. Now you can save a double hit until you can actually use it or save a splat until you can hit someone with it. We liked this method of playing slightly more than the first. It was nice to be able to play two different ways.
Graphics on the cards are so cute and well made. Love, love, love the theme of these cards. The only gripe we have is that maybe the penguin on the fort could have been holding two snowballs to indicate two hits. A subtle reminder would have been nice but totally not a huge deal. Cards are built well and are nicely stored in a sturdy game box.
The game rules are clear though a little wordy. We would have liked to see more graphics in them but they get the game across nicely. Learning how to play is so simple that when explained by someone it only takes 20 seconds as opposed to reading them for 2 minutes.
Snowball Fight is a wonderful winter family card game that plays quick and involves a lot of people. This should be in everyone's collection if you like a game you don't have to think too hard about. Fun and casual with some slight (and real) card throwing as you smack others with snowballs.
The game may not have real snow, but it's just as exciting as a virtual snowball battle. As the players attempt to outsmart each other and avoid being hit, tension is created. Be careful though—if you get hit too many times by snowballs, you'll be out of the game, so strategy and quick thinking are required.
Snowball Fight is suitable for players of all ages and offers multiple ways to play, keeping things fresh and exciting. Whether you’re playing casually or looking for a more strategic challenge, the game can be adapted to suit different play styles. It’s a great way to bring fun and laughter to your game night.
Learning how to play is easy, but as the game progresses, you’ll need to think on your feet and outwit your opponents to stay in the game. Grab a copy of Snowball Fight today, and get ready for a fun and strategic battle of snowballs!
Board Game Capital's Review:
(2019-12-08)
There aren't too many seasonally themed card games out there but Snowball Fight is a great snowy game that covers winter. First impression when we saw this game - awesome! First impression when receiving and opening the game - awesome! First impression after playing once - awesome! We loved it but there are a few things to understand.There are two ways to play the game. The first is a very simple and basic game built primarily on luck. Well, actually, completely on luck unless you build a secret alliance with another player to knock someone out of the game. This variant of the game is great for young players. We have no clue why the rules say Snowball Fight is for ages 14+. We feel like it should be 5+. We had a five year old playing and they did great!
The second variant, however, lets you have two cards in your hand and that is where you can build some simple strategy. Now you can save a double hit until you can actually use it or save a splat until you can hit someone with it. We liked this method of playing slightly more than the first. It was nice to be able to play two different ways.
Graphics on the cards are so cute and well made. Love, love, love the theme of these cards. The only gripe we have is that maybe the penguin on the fort could have been holding two snowballs to indicate two hits. A subtle reminder would have been nice but totally not a huge deal. Cards are built well and are nicely stored in a sturdy game box.The game rules are clear though a little wordy. We would have liked to see more graphics in them but they get the game across nicely. Learning how to play is so simple that when explained by someone it only takes 20 seconds as opposed to reading them for 2 minutes.
Snowball Fight is a wonderful winter family card game that plays quick and involves a lot of people. This should be in everyone's collection if you like a game you don't have to think too hard about. Fun and casual with some slight (and real) card throwing as you smack others with snowballs.
- 100 Playing Cards
- Official Snowball Fight Game Rules And Instructions
If you can survive until the end of the game you'll be crowned the winner.
Perparation: Shuffle the entire 100 cards and place the deck face down in the middle of the table as the draw pile. Select a random starting player by players, and the play is counterclockwise. The game continues until there is one player remaining.
Game Play: On each player's turn, they must draw a card from the draw pile. When the card can be played, they must play it. Otherwise, the card is flipped face up in the discard pile next to the draw pile. When a card is played, its effects are realized, and play moves to the next player on the left. If the draw pile is depleted, the discard pile is shuffled and becomes the new draw pile.
If a player gets a Single Snowball card, they can "throw" it at any other player they choose. If the player is not protected by a Snow Wall or Snow Fort, they are "hit" by the snowball and must place the card in front of them. If the target player possesses a Snow Wall, or an already "hit" Snow Fort, the Single Snowball and protection cards are placed. If the target player is covered by an intact Snow Fort, the Single Snowball card is placed on the Snow Fort to indicate that it has been "hit."
If a player receives a Double Snowball, he can use it to throw at another player if there is a Snowball Pile card ahead of him. Otherwise, the Double Snowball is useless and must be thrown away. If the targeted player is not protected by a Snow Fort or Snow Wall, then both snowballs "land" on them, and the Double Snowball card is placed in front of him. The Double Snowball can be played in many different ways to cancel protection cards or to hit multiple times, depending on the combination of Snow Fort and Snow Wall cards.
When a player gets "hit" with 10 or more snowballs, the player is out of the game, and his cards on his side of the track are discarded. A Snow Wall or Snow Fort is a shield if it is drawn. A Snow Wall shields one snowball, and a Snow Fort shields two. Players can have any number of Snow Wall and Snow Fort cards. A Snowball Pile card allows a player to "throw" Double Snowball cards when drawn. When drawing a Splatball card, it can be thrown at another player's Snowball Pile to render it null and void, and the two cards are discarded.
Please keep in mind that the official Snowball Fight PDF rules listed below could be different depending on the version you have. They should be an exact copy of what came in your original packaging. Download them to view now or print them for later use.
Game Play: On each player's turn, they must draw a card from the draw pile. When the card can be played, they must play it. Otherwise, the card is flipped face up in the discard pile next to the draw pile. When a card is played, its effects are realized, and play moves to the next player on the left. If the draw pile is depleted, the discard pile is shuffled and becomes the new draw pile.
If a player gets a Single Snowball card, they can "throw" it at any other player they choose. If the player is not protected by a Snow Wall or Snow Fort, they are "hit" by the snowball and must place the card in front of them. If the target player possesses a Snow Wall, or an already "hit" Snow Fort, the Single Snowball and protection cards are placed. If the target player is covered by an intact Snow Fort, the Single Snowball card is placed on the Snow Fort to indicate that it has been "hit."
If a player receives a Double Snowball, he can use it to throw at another player if there is a Snowball Pile card ahead of him. Otherwise, the Double Snowball is useless and must be thrown away. If the targeted player is not protected by a Snow Fort or Snow Wall, then both snowballs "land" on them, and the Double Snowball card is placed in front of him. The Double Snowball can be played in many different ways to cancel protection cards or to hit multiple times, depending on the combination of Snow Fort and Snow Wall cards.
When a player gets "hit" with 10 or more snowballs, the player is out of the game, and his cards on his side of the track are discarded. A Snow Wall or Snow Fort is a shield if it is drawn. A Snow Wall shields one snowball, and a Snow Fort shields two. Players can have any number of Snow Wall and Snow Fort cards. A Snowball Pile card allows a player to "throw" Double Snowball cards when drawn. When drawing a Splatball card, it can be thrown at another player's Snowball Pile to render it null and void, and the two cards are discarded.
Please keep in mind that the official Snowball Fight PDF rules listed below could be different depending on the version you have. They should be an exact copy of what came in your original packaging. Download them to view now or print them for later use.
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Ashley says:
What a great game and easy game to play with the youngsters during the holidays. We even sometimes play in the summer! But we pretend that instead of snowballs, it's water balloons. another plus is that it doesn't take up very much room. Perfect for on the go!
01-26-2020
What a great game and easy game to play with the youngsters during the holidays. We even sometimes play in the summer! But we pretend that instead of snowballs, it's water balloons. another plus is that it doesn't take up very much room. Perfect for on the go!
Spencer says:
What a fitting game as it's snowing outside. Wished I had this winter game to play about now...
01-26-2020
What a fitting game as it's snowing outside. Wished I had this winter game to play about now...
Adam says:
I would love to "throw" snowballs at my kids without actually hurting them!
01-26-2020
I would love to "throw" snowballs at my kids without actually hurting them!
Adrian Tumminel says:
Looks like a fun family game that everyone can enjoy!
01-23-2020
Looks like a fun family game that everyone can enjoy!
Gun Coaty says:
sometimes, it is just nice to have an affordable card game to purchase for the sake of having something new to play in the home without breaking the bank
01-22-2020
sometimes, it is just nice to have an affordable card game to purchase for the sake of having something new to play in the home without breaking the bank
Greg says:
Is it just us or does everyone else make a splat noise with their mouth when they throw a snowball card at someone else? Love the game for kids.
01-21-2020
Is it just us or does everyone else make a splat noise with their mouth when they throw a snowball card at someone else? Love the game for kids.
olga says:
Love how its family oriented, fun, and educational
01-20-2020
Love how its family oriented, fun, and educational
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