--- product_id: 562580871 title: "Side Effects Booster Shot" brand: "pillbox games" price: "VT7268" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Pillbox Games" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/562580871-side-effects-booster-shot store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 26 new Action cards 16 diverse Drug cards 15 unpredictable Disorder cards Side Effects Booster Shot **Brand:** pillbox games **Price:** VT7268 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’₯ Boost your game, outsmart your opponents, and never play the same round twice! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Side Effects Booster Shot by pillbox games - **How much does it cost?** VT7268 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/562580871-side-effects-booster-shot) ## Best For - pillbox games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pillbox games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Innovative Drug Synergies:** 16 Drug cards boost deck diversity and open creative counterplay opportunities. - β€’ **Seamless Game Integration:** Fits perfectly into the original Side Effects box and mechanics for effortless setup. - β€’ **Dynamic Disorder Challenges:** 15 Disorder cards introduce unpredictable twists that keep every round thrilling and unique. - β€’ **Elevate Game Night Strategy:** Designed for 2-8 players craving deeper interaction, replayability, and clever decision-making. - β€’ **Expand Your Tactical Arsenal:** 26 fresh Action cards unlock new strategies and combo potential for next-level gameplay. ## Overview Side Effects Booster Shot is a premium expansion pack featuring 26 new Action cards, 15 Disorder cards, and 16 Drug cards that deepen strategic gameplay and player interaction. Seamlessly integrating with the original Side Effects card game, it enhances replayability and tactical depth for 2 to 8 players, making every session more dynamic, unpredictable, and engaging. ## Description Side Effects Booster Shot expands the original game with new tactical options, added unpredictability, and increased strategic depth. Featuring 26 Action cards, 15 Disorders, and 16 Drug cards, the expansion enhances replayability and introduces fresh ways to manipulate conditions, interact with opponents, and build clever synergies. Players gain access to new effects that influence both their own strategy and the state of other players’ boards, creating a more dynamic and interactive experience that rewards timing, planning, and adaptability. Each new Disorder and Drug creates novel decision points, encouraging experimentation across multiple play sessions as players discover unexpected combinations and counterplays. The expansion stores neatly in the original box and integrates seamlessly with the base rules, making it easy to add to any existing setup without increasing complexity. Booster Shot is ideal for players who appreciate design-forward card games that blend tactical depth with clever thematic elements. Whether used with long-time groups or introduced to new players, it enriches every session with additional layers of tension, creativity, and strategic opportunity. Its streamlined structure keeps gameplay fast while deepening the meaningful choices available each round, resulting in a more robust and engaging Side Effects experience overall. Review: Fun and easy to learn! Great little card game! - Side Effects initially caught my eye because of its cool art style. Its skeleton-mental health theme gives it a morbid (and often funny) aesthetic and the box art is gorgeous! The long, skinny "tarot" sized cards are lovely to hold and sturdy, with beautiful artwork on both sides and vertically mirrored effect text that makes it easy to read cards sitting across the table. This small format detail is incredibly important to gameplay. Mechanically speaking, Side Effects is a fabulous, fast-paced little card game with a kind of rock-paper-scissors dynamic! Because you need to sort out conditions to deal out each player's "psyche" and then reshuffle them into the deck, you are going to have to shuffle these cards A LOT, and I could see that wearing them out in the long term. Side Effects gives each player a psyche full of illnesses that they must treat. But treating them with medication leaves you vulnerable to other conditions, and while you're attempting to treat yourself you also need to prevent other players from outpacing you or penalizing you. There is a fair amount of strategy to be had here, but it is light enough to be quite beginner-friendly. The game dynamic causes quite a bit of laughter and playful "punishing" moments. For more seasoned board gamers, this game is a wonderful palate-cleanser between games or for the end of a gaming session! Review: Great expansion pack for a great game! - We absolutely love the Side Effects game, and this expansion was the perfect addition to make it even more fun. The cards are excellent quality, just like the original game, and the artwork is fantastic. Not a bad price for an expansion pack. Such a creative, unique, and entertaining game. We love it! ## Features - EXPANDED TACTICAL OPTIONS: Boost your Side Effects experience with 26 new Action cards that introduce additional strategies, timing decisions, and combo potential, offering fresh tactical depth in every session. - NEW UNPREDICTABLE DISORDERS: Includes 15 Disorder cards that add shifting challenges, disruptive effects, and dynamic player interactions, ensuring each round feels unique and keeps opponents engaged. - ADDED VARIETY WITH NEW DRUGS: Introduce 16 Drug cards that expand deck diversity, enable creative synergies, and increase replayability by opening new ways to influence and counter your opponents. - SEAMLESS INTEGRATION: Designed to fit perfectly into the Side Effects base game, this expansion stores easily in the original box and blends smoothly with existing mechanics for a streamlined experience. - ELEVATED STRATEGIC PLAY: Ideal for fans of clever, design-forward card games, Booster Shot enhances depth, interaction, and long-term replay value, making every game night more engaging for groups of 2–8 players. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CGFZ4RWX | | Age Range Description | Teens and Adults | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,273 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #197 in Dedicated Deck Card Games | | Brand Name | Pillbox Games | | Color | Abd-2209 | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,488 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Improve strategic thinking and decision-making skills | | Included Components | Side Effects Booster Shot | | Item Dimensions | 5 x 3 x 1 inches | | Item Type Name | Board game | | Item Weight | 0.17 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Pillbox Games | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 | | Material Type | Cardboard | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 to 8 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Other Special Features of the Product | Booster Shot | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Style | Side Effects Expansion Pack | | Size | abd-2209 | | Subject Character | Medical Conditions, Drugs, Actions | | Theme | Medical | | UPC | 196852755516 | ## Images ![Side Effects Booster Shot - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RZC3v5zFL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and easy to learn! Great little card game! *by M***. on September 28, 2023* Side Effects initially caught my eye because of its cool art style. Its skeleton-mental health theme gives it a morbid (and often funny) aesthetic and the box art is gorgeous! The long, skinny "tarot" sized cards are lovely to hold and sturdy, with beautiful artwork on both sides and vertically mirrored effect text that makes it easy to read cards sitting across the table. This small format detail is incredibly important to gameplay. Mechanically speaking, Side Effects is a fabulous, fast-paced little card game with a kind of rock-paper-scissors dynamic! Because you need to sort out conditions to deal out each player's "psyche" and then reshuffle them into the deck, you are going to have to shuffle these cards A LOT, and I could see that wearing them out in the long term. Side Effects gives each player a psyche full of illnesses that they must treat. But treating them with medication leaves you vulnerable to other conditions, and while you're attempting to treat yourself you also need to prevent other players from outpacing you or penalizing you. There is a fair amount of strategy to be had here, but it is light enough to be quite beginner-friendly. The game dynamic causes quite a bit of laughter and playful "punishing" moments. For more seasoned board gamers, this game is a wonderful palate-cleanser between games or for the end of a gaming session! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great expansion pack for a great game! *by L***Y on November 9, 2025* We absolutely love the Side Effects game, and this expansion was the perfect addition to make it even more fun. The cards are excellent quality, just like the original game, and the artwork is fantastic. Not a bad price for an expansion pack. Such a creative, unique, and entertaining game. We love it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth the price, awesome game for older family *by C***N on August 12, 2025* Do yourself a favor and buy the expansion pack too, trust me. Great game to play with teens, it's slightly edgy but also destigmatizes mental illnesses by opening the door to discussion. The information is mostly accurate (pretty sure Madness isn't in the DSM). It is easy to learn, you'll just want to keep the instructions handy to refer back to so you can strategize. Shuffling with the expansion pack is no small feat, but well worth the time and effort. My kid love giving each other mental breakdowns and plotting revenge. We added a couple of our own house rules: (1) you can force a treatment on someone (and then give them one of the side effects after). (2) Made it so the Restock card also lets you discard your whole hand. We're still thinking of changing the punishment for Dry Mouth as it is pretty weak. We can't wait for the new Vice cards to be released! ## Frequently Bought Together - Side Effects Booster Shot - Pillbox Games Side Effects: Unleash The Fun & Chaos Using Therapy & Medication in This Hit Card Game for 2 to 8 Players - Pillbox Games Hex Effects: a Fast-paced Card Game with Potions and Disasters, 2-8 Players, 10-30 Min Play --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/562580871-side-effects-booster-shot](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/562580871-side-effects-booster-shot) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*