Shady Pets Rules of Play/Strategy Guide – PDF
HOW TO PLAY
When it’s your turn, draw one Action Card then play one Action card.
You can play various Action Cards like …
which allow you to uncover Pet Cards like …
… and mark them on your score sheet.
You’re trying to figure out the identity of the four pet cards that were hidden in the Mystery Card Holders before the game started. The mystery cat is “Green 3 – Satchel”. Shhhh … it’s a secret.
Of course, there’s a shortcut. You can play this card …
which lets you to look at one of the Mystery Cards!
… unless another plays this bad boy first!
The Facial Card allows them to steal the power of the card just played (so they get to sneak peek and not you!) It’s like having an octopus thrown on your head! See optional Throw Octopus add-on.
All’s lost unless you can respond with a ‘No Way!” card which negates the last card played. Better said, it makes the last card “go poof!” And you regain your power!
Play until all the Mystery Pets have been solved and there’s a winner …
Tammy H
My husband and I love the game. We have a house rule that you have to put the octopus on your head when it’s “thrown” at you.
Connie M
My 9 and 12 year old kids and I really enjoyed playing the game. The kids enjoyed the throw octopus until one got hit in the face when they weren’t expecting it which started a fight and I had to take it away. It also made it so we couldn’t have drinks while playing in case they were knocked over. Otherwise we had fun and the game will be included in our favourites for family game night.
Lena A
My family loves this game! As soon as it came in the mail, was placed upon our dining table, we had to play it! My son loves the throw octopus, sometimes a little too much. We all enjoy the colorful/funny cards and consistent interaction. I believe this a family game that will consistently come off our game shelf for frequent play.
2-5 Players 
Ages 7+ 
15-20 Minutes
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