Snakes of Wrath Game Review

Grandma’s Dominoes, But Make It Violent

Weast Coast Games has earned a reputation for uniquely crafted games. Though their catalog may not be plentiful, each title is a statement piece. This includes Desperate Oasis and their upcoming Fruit Boss card game. Snakes of Wrath is no exception to this trend.

At first glance, you may think, Wait, this is a board game? All I see is a bag full of dominoes! It belongs on a shelf at my grandmother’s house! Pull out the instruction manual, and based on the font design, you may also think, Wait, is this game 50 years old? The visual cues suggest an old-timey game, but it’s anything but.

Beyond this simple aesthetic is a strategic game with depth that will have you scoffing and smirking with each tile placement. This game is unmistakably cutthroat, and the box even warns that it may turn friends into enemies. It’s a fencing duel with traps and trickery, dripping with sabotage. If there were ever a game that could prompt the most expletives, it’s definitely this.

Watch out for the slippery snakes in the grass. They slither.

Anatomy of a Snake

Snakes of Wrath is played head-to-head (or in teams) to score 13 tiles first. Gameplay is…

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