When you play, enforce the "No Laughing" rule during the pitch. The player who is selling must keep a straight face. If they laugh, the sale is void. It makes the game ten times harder—and infinitely more fun.
The commercial version retails for ~$20–30. It comes with 350+ word cards, two card trays, and a rulebook. snake oil print and play
Snake Oil is a legendary party game centered on the art of the "pitch." In this game, players take on the roles of quirky characters—like a caveman, a cheerleader, or a rock star—while one player acts as the "Customer." The goal is to combine two Word Cards from your hand to create a "product" and convince the Customer that your invention is exactly what they need. When you play, enforce the "No Laughing" rule
If you are pitching to a Vampire , saying "Drinking Blood" is obvious. Saying "Solar SPF 5000" is a loser. Saying "Eternal Guitar" lets them play rock music for eternity in Transylvania. Win. It makes the game ten times harder—and infinitely more fun
Use this template to create your own Customers or Words to add to the game.
: You can find a comprehensive list of cards from the original sets on Game Gumshoes . This is ideal for copying into a document to print your own word cards.