Vibes & Virtues - How to Play


Welcome to Vibes & Virtues

Thanks for bringing Vibes & Virtues into your space! Whether you’re here for deep connection, lively debate, or a little chaos and strategy, this game offers something unique every time you play.

This guide walks you through how to play all Vibes & Virtues editions — designed to spark meaningful conversations and deliver big energy at the table.

Game Objective

Be the first player to discard all the cards in your hand (except your YES/NO answer cards) by guessing others’ answers and playing strategically.

Setup

  1. Shuffle the Deck.
  2. Deal 5 Cards per Player.
    • This may be a mix of Question and Specialty cards.
  3. Give Each Player:
    • 1 YES and 1 NO card (used to secretly vote).
  4. Place Remaining Cards Face Down as the draw pile.

Gameplay Overview

Each round is led by one player, rotating clockwise. Here’s the flow:

  1. Play a Question Card
    • The lead player places a Question Card face up and asks the group. You can ask it as-is or frame it to fit your vibe.
      • If you don’t have a Question Card, draw from the pile until you get one.
  2. Players Vote
    • All other players answer the question privately using their YES or NO cards. They place them face down in front of them.
  3. Lead Player Guesses
    • The lead player tries to guess how each player voted.

Guessing Rules

The number of correct guesses needed to discard depends on group size:

  • 2–3 players: Must guess all correctly
  • 4 players: Must guess at least 2 correctly
  • 5+ players: Must guess at least half correctly (round up)

PRO TIP: Watch facial expressions, body language, and history—guessing isn’t just luck, it’s intuition.

After Guessing

  • Correct guesses: Player keeps their YES/NO card face up.
  • Wrong guesses: Player flips their card face down.
    • Lead player guesses all the faceup YES/NO cards to remember how many guesses they got correct
  • If the lead player succeeds: Discard 1 card from their hand.
  • If they fail: Draw 1 card from the pile.
  • Bigger Groups (6+)
    • All correct? Discard 2 cards.
    • All wrong? Draw 2 cards.

Specialty Cards (Playable Only After a Successful Round)

Each edition features unique Specialty Cards. Use them wisely!

  • Common Cards (Both Editions)
    • SKIP TURN – Next player misses their turn
    • REVERSE – Changes direction of play
    • REPEAT – Take another turn immediately
    • DRAW TWO – Next player draws two cards
    • DICTATOR – Choose who goes next
  • Legacy & After Dark Edition Only
    • PERSUADE YES – Convince all players to say “YES” on the next question
    • PERSUADE NO – Convince all players to say “NO” on the next question
  • Family Ties Edition Only
    • STORY TIME – Everyone shares a fun story or memory related to the question

The Wild Card

The Wild Card is a unique specialty card only available in all decks post-Legacy Edition. If you play a Wild Card:

  • You may ask your own Yes/No question from the heart OR
  • Scan the QR code on the card to receive a random prompt.

Once you choose, you must commit. No going back!

Key Rules to Remember

  • Always lead with a Question Card
  • You must keep your YES/NO cards for the whole game
  • Specialty Cards can only be used after you’ve successfully guessed enough answers correct
  • If you’re out of Question Cards, draw until you get one
  • If you don’t have a Specialty Card and must discard a card, burn a Question Card of your choice

Pro Tips

  • Want a longer game? Start with more cards.
  • Add house rules or fun penalties.
  • Trick questions are fair play.
  • Use YES/NO orientation (face up/down) to keep track.
  • Parents can assist younger players during Family Ties games.

Strategy is Everything

Vibes & Virtues isn’t just a conversation game—it’s a game of reading people, bluffing, and making bold plays. Whether you’re persuading others, skipping turns, or burning cards, each move is a chance to flip the outcome in your favor.

Ready to Play?

You’re all set to vibe, guess, and win.
Be bold. Be clever. Be real.

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