How To Play: Faces

Faces is a party game where you match funny faces to silly scenarios. You’ll need to master card combos, read your sneaky friends, and bluff like a champ. How To Play faces helps you sharpen your skills and avoid rookie mistakes. Laughter—and confusion—guaranteed at every turn!

Faces: Box Cover Front

Overview

Ever played Faces and felt like your poker face was more like a “can’t stop giggling” face? Trust me, you’re not alone! After a few wild rounds with my friends, I finally cracked the code—or at least lost less often. This guide gives you a quick outline of the game rules and my best tips for winning. Get ready for laughs, surprises, and the secret sauce to mastering How To Play faces!

What’s in the box

  • 108 Face cards
  • 162 Description cards
  • 6 Voting wheels
  • 1 Score pad
  • 1 Rulebook

How To Play Faces: Rules Summary

Game Setup

  1. Place the Faces game board in the middle of your table, right next to whatever snacks you already spilled.
  2. Shuffle the deck of face cards and deal five cards to each player. Don’t drop them – the dog thinks they’re treats.
  3. Pick someone to go first. We usually go with whoever looks the most confused.

Gameplay

  1. On your turn, look at your hand and pick a face card that best matches the prompt on the table. Try not to pick Uncle Bob’s real face.
  2. Lay your card face down. Everyone else does the same. I know, it’s suspenseful.
  3. Shuffle the played cards, then reveal them. Laugh loudly at the weird faces.
  4. Vote for which face fits the prompt best. Pointing dramatically is encouraged.

Winning

  1. Every time your card wins a round, you get a point. We use pennies, but you do you.
  2. Keep playing until someone hits the winning score, agreed upon before you started or when snacks run out.
  3. If there’s a tie, settle it with a dance-off or just play one last round. Your choice.

Special Rules & Conditions

  1. If all players tie on a vote, the youngest player gets to break it. This keeps things spicy.
  2. Forgot whose turn it is? It’s whoever called “not it” last. That’s official in my house.
  3. If someone tries to cheat, they must do their best silly face for the crowd. Fair’s fair.

There you go! This is How To Play faces, straight from my living room chaos to yours. Try not to argue too much or throw cards. It’s just a game – but it’s a good one!

Best Faces Strategies

Unlocking the Secret: Mastering Card Combos in Faces

Know Your Cards

If you want to win at Faces, you need to recognize each card’s value. Sometimes, a card that looks useless brings big laughs and even bigger wins!

Spot Powerful Combos

My friend Sally once played two silly faces together and fooled us all. Here’s what I learned about spotting combinations:

  1. Match faces with similar features for a convincing bluff.
  2. Pair unlikely cards to keep opponents guessing.
  3. Use odd cards late-game, when everyone’s guard is down.
Plan Ahead

Always think about how your current card mix might set you up to win later. That’s the real How To Play faces secret sauce!

The Art of Reading Your Opponents in Faces

If you want to win at Faces, you need to read your opponents better than a toddler reads a picture book. I learned this the hard way when my friend Lisa bluffed her way right into stealing the win. Here’s how to spot the fibbers.

Watch Their Expressions

  1. Notice who looks nervous when bluffing.
  2. See if players avoid eye contact when lying.

Track Their Patterns

  1. Remember what cards they play each round.
  2. See if they suddenly change strategies after losing a round.

Test With Small Risks

  1. Throw in a harmless bluff and gauge reactions.
  2. Use small bets before going big.

Keep all this in mind next game night and you’ll start mastering How To Play faces!

Mastering Bluffing Techniques: Outsmart Your Friends at Faces!

1. Control Your Expressions

  1. Keep a straight face. Even if you have a great or terrible hand, never let your grin (or panic) give you away.

  2. Practice your poker face in the mirror. If I can do it, so can you—just ignore the weird looks from your cat.

2. Change Your Playstyle

  1. Switch tactics often. For example, play aggressively one round, then go silent the next. This confuses your friends and keeps them guessing!

  2. Use the classic “How To Play faces” tip: Surprise everyone by switching up when you bluff, not just how.

3. Watch for Timing

  1. Time your bluffs when others look unsure. When they hesitate, swoop in and strike!

  2. Remember, confidence is key. Even my dog believed me once—I had an awful hand, but my swagger won!

Bring Your Best Face to the Table!

Look, after playing Faces more times than I’d like to admit—plus one time when my dog almost ate a card—I’ve learned that winning is all about reading people, creative combos, and a dash of reckless bluffing. Practice your poker face in the mirror (careful, don’t scare yourself). Try different tactics, and don’t be afraid to get a little silly. The more you play, the more tricks you’ll pick up—and the more fun you’ll have. So gather your friends, break out the game, and show them your skills. Oh, and don’t forget to check out How To Play faces if you need a refresher!

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

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Jamie Hopkins

With years of dice-rolling, card-flipping, and strategic planning under my belt, I've transformed my passion into expertise. I thrive on dissecting the mechanics and social dynamics of board games, sharing insights from countless game nights with friends. I dive deep into gameplay mechanics, while emphasizing the social joys of gaming. While I appreciate themes and visuals, it's the strategy and camaraderie that truly capture my heart.