How To Play: Faces

Overview

If you ever wanted to win at How To Play faces, you’re in the right place! My friends and I laughed our socks off while testing this classic game, but trust me, there’s more to it than goofy grins. In this guide, you’ll find a simple outline of the rules, plus the sharpest strategies I picked up. Get ready to crush your opponents and make them question their own poker face!

What’s in the box

• 180 Face Cards
• 60 Description Cards
• 6 Voting Dials
• Score Pad
• 6 Pencils
• Instructions

How To Play Faces: Rules Summary

Setup

1. First, toss the box on the table and gather your best poker face. Each player grabs a player token. Shuffle the faces cards and place them in the center—no peeking! Give each person a voting token as well. If anyone tries to cheat already, send them for snacks duty.

2. Next, pick someone as the first judge. This is usually the person who can make the silliest face, or lost last time. If you can’t decide, arm wrestle for it.

Gameplay

1. The judge draws a face card and reads out the description, such as, “Which face looks like it just saw a ghost?” Lay out the face cards for all to see (and giggle at).

2. Every other player secretly casts a vote for the face they think matches the description by using their voting token. Try not to stare at your friends too hard—they’ll start to think you know something.

3. The judge collects the tokens and reveals the votes. Now everyone learns who picked what. This is the moment for dramatic, fake surprise.

Winning

1. Players score a point if their vote matches the judge’s choice. Keep track of points using whatever you want—tokens, paper, or even slices of pepperoni.

2. Play until someone reaches the winning score (agreed on before you start) or until there are no face cards left. If you run out of snacks, this is also a good time to stop.

Special Rules & Conditions

1. If there’s a tie, let the judge have the final say. Yes, this is how grudges begin!

2. If a player keeps picking their own face, make them wear a silly hat for a round. This is not in the official rules, but it should be.

3. For epic showdowns or family feuds, add your own crazy rules and see how it goes. House rules are king.

Now you’re ready to show off your knowledge on How To Play faces and laugh so hard you’ll burn off all the chips you snacked on during setup!

Best Faces Strategies

Mastering the Art of Choosing the Funniest Face in Faces

In my last game night, the room erupted with laughter all because I picked a face that looked like it just smelled a fart. Finding the funniest face is not science—it’s part gut, part reading the group.

Know Your Audience

1. Scan the players and notice what type of humor makes them giggle.
2. If your friends love slapstick, go for exaggerated expressions.

Spot the Silly Features

1. Find big noses, googly eyes, or wild mustaches. These always get a reaction.

Mix It Up

1. Alternate between obvious and subtle faces. Surprise keeps people laughing.

And remember, when you ask yourself, ‘How To Play faces,’ just think: what would make your friends snort-laugh? That’s your golden ticket!

How To Play faces: Outsmart Your Friends By Reading Clues

Want to win at Faces? You need to read your friends like an open book. They drop clues like loose change. Let’s talk tips.

Spot The Patterns

1. Notice how each friend gives clues. Some always go serious, others act goofy.
2. After a few rounds, you’ll see their habits. Keep track—write it down if you must, just don’t let them see!

Connect Clues To Personalities

1. If Sarah loves dad jokes, her clues might be corny. If Mick is a drama queen, expect the obvious face.
2. Match the clue to the player, not the pictures.

Watch For Bluffs

1. Sometimes, friends throw you off on purpose. Listen for changes in their voice or weird giggles.
2. Be suspicious if a clue sounds way too odd for that person.

So there you have it. Reading friends’ clues in How To Play faces takes practice, but it works. I once guessed every face in a round just by watching my buddy smirk. Try it—it’s almost like cheating, but not quite.

Winning Faces: Master the Art of Bluffing!

Why Bluffing Works

When you play How To Play faces, bluffing can trip up your friends and leave them scratching their heads. Instead of being obvious, act with total confidence. It throws off even sharp players.

Bluff with a Straight Face

1. Pretend you’re 100% sure, even if you’re lost.
2. Don’t smirk! Keep a poker face, unless you’re me, then just try your best.
3. Make your clues sound natural, like you just spotted the answer.

Fake Clues Like a Pro

1. Add small details that sound true but aren’t helpful.
2. Don’t over-explain, keep it quick.
3. Watch your friends’ reactions. If they look confused, you’re doing great!

Practice Makes Perfect

Each game gets you better. Soon, you’ll win at How To Play faces just by bluffing your way to the top. Or at least, you’ll go down laughing!

Wrapping Up: Go Forth and Make Faces!

So there you have it, my friends—my hard-earned wisdom after many rounds of How To Play faces with people who take silliness way too seriously. Luck matters, but skill, bluffing, and knowing your friends’ taste in mustaches will put you ahead. Keep your clues clever, your poker face strong, and always try to read the room—unless your room is full of cats, then good luck. Most important tip: have fun and don’t snort soda out your nose laughing. Now grab those face cards and show everyone your How To Play faces skills!

Want to know what we think of Faces? Read our detailed review of Faces here