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The Metagame is the ultimate cure for awkward silences. It sparks conversation about everything from high art to trashy entertainment and everything in between. It's not about knowing facts — it's about having opinions and sharing them with your friends.
Includes:
200 culture cards featuring civilization's greatest achievements. Like the Mona Lisa. Or Ms. PacMan.
100 opinion cards that say things like “Which feels like first love?” or “Which is a sign of the apocalypse?”
7 unique games to play with 2—50 of your most opinionated family and friends.
Official Selection, IndieCade Festival of Independent Games
Seriously Good Game Award, Shut Up & Sit Down
Official Selection, XOXO Tabletop
Official Selection, Boston Festival of Independent Game
The Metagame is not just one game. It’s a deck of cards for playing a whole bunch of different games. Whether it’s just you and one opinionated friend or a whole house party.
3+ players
Each round, match your hand of culture cards to everyone else’s opinion cards. Recommended for your first Metagame.
2+ players
Get your dates straight. A Metagame for 2 or more players about putting culture in the right chronology.
2+ players
A game to get on the same wavelength as your partner. Play just the two of you or compete on teams.
5+ players
Loudmouths rule. Survive each round by arguing for your card. If the critics don’t like what you say, you are knocked out and become a critic, too.
3 players
A highspeed battle of wits for three. You and an opponent race to put your cards on the table.
3—7 players
It’s got strategy. It’s got debate. And it turns your tabletop into a crazyquilt of culture. Lose all your cards to win.
5—50+ players
A highly social Metagame. Play it over dinner conversation or at big parties and events. Like the name says, it works with hundreds or even thousands of players.
The Metagame is not just one game. It’s a deck of cards for playing a whole bunch of different games. Whether it’s just you and one opinionated friend or a whole house party.
3+ players
Each round, match your hand of culture cards to everyone else’s opinion cards. Recommended for your first Metagame.
2+ players
Get your dates straight. A Metagame for 2 or more players about putting culture in the right chronology.
2+ players
A game to get on the same wavelength as your partner. Play just the two of you or compete on teams.
5+ players
Loudmouths rule. Survive each round by arguing for your card. If the critics don’t like what you say, you are knocked out and become a critic, too.
3 players
A highspeed battle of wits for three. You and an opponent race to put your cards on the table.
3—7 players
It’s got strategy. It’s got debate. And it turns your tabletop into a crazyquilt of culture. Lose all your cards to win.
5—50+ players
A highly social Metagame. Play it over dinner conversation or at big parties and events. Like the name says, it works with hundreds or even thousands of players.
Which is more work than play? MINECRAFT or SLOT MACHINES?
The Games Expansion Pack, created with the fun folks at Shut Up & Sit Down, includes boardgames, videogames and other ways humans play with each other.
Which reveals the secret meaning of the universe? THE MATRIX TRILOGY or CLASSIC STAR TREK?
The Science Fiction Expansion Pack is a far-out mix of books, films, comics, games, and television. From the future.
Which is a mirror of all our hopes and fears? THE SOUND OF MUSIC or JAWS?
The Film 101 Expansion Pack for The Metagame features a 100-year survey of the silver screen.
Popcorn not included.
4+ players
A frantic game of quick communication. Help your partner guess as many cards as they can... just watch what you say!
4+ players
Give everyone a clue about your card. But here’s the twist: you want some—but not all—of the players to get the clue.
4+ players
A game where you play to the desires of your friends. Can you give the best gift ever?
4+ players
A frantic game of quick communication. Help your partner guess as many cards as they can... just watch what you say!
4+ players
Give everyone a clue about your card. But here’s the twist: you want some—but not all—of the players to get the clue.
4+ players
A game where you play to the desires of your friends. Can you give the best gift ever?
Find out about upcoming expansions for The Metagame and get invited to our events! Every first Monday of the month we get together to play and test out new Metagames — so you should join!
