A fast, easy-to-learn card game for friends, family, and chaotic game nights.
Attack, defend, retaliate, and protect your Lightning Essence in quick 10–30 minute rounds for 2–6 players, ages 7+.
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Ages 7+
2–6 Players
10–30 Mins
170 Cards
Ages 7+
2–6 Players
10–30 Mins
170 Cards
What’s in the box?
Everything you need for a shocking games night
6 EPIC CARD TYPES TO DISCOVER
46 Attack Cards
Deal damage to destroy Lightning Essence.
13 Defence Cards
Protect your Lightning Essence from incoming attacks.
30 Retaliation Cards
Transfer, absorb, redirect, or punish incoming damage.
46 Action Cards
Mix up gameplay with effects, twists, and table-changing plays.
10 Bad Luck Cards
Draw one at the wrong time and the Lightning Games strike back.
25 Lightning Essence Cards
Your life force in the game. Lose them all and you're out.
Why players keep coming back!
Fast to learn
Quick rules, easy turns, and no painful rulebook lecture.
Quick to play
10–30 minute rounds make it perfect for games night.
Strategic, not complicated
Fast-paced, no-mercy gameplay with fun combos that don’t take long to learn.
Chaotic and replayable
Unpredictable chaos, clutch card draws, and “just one more game” energy.
Read what players have to say about Shocking Deal
Shocking questions you may have?
General Questions
Is Shocking Deal easy to learn?
Yes, it is easy to learn but has enough depth to make you say “just one more game”.
How many people can play?
Shocking Deal is made for 2–6 players.
How long does a game take?
Most rounds take around 10–30 minutes, making it a strong fit for games night, parties, and family play.
What age is it for?
Shocking Deal is suitable for ages 7+.
Is it a party game or strategy game?
It sits between both. It is a fast-paced family and party card game with light strategy, lots of interaction, and plenty of chaos.
Gameplay Questions
Is there a limit to the amount of Lightning Essence cards you can have or gain?
There is no limit, you can gain as many as you like!
What happens if I can’t play any cards in my hand?
You will have to draw a card from the deck. If you end up with more than 6 cards in your hand at the end of your turn, then you must discard back down to 6 cards.
What happens if I have no cards in my hand?
On your turn you can draw a card from the deck.
What happens when I am attacked but have the Bubble Shield Defence card in play?
All damage received is blocked, meaning you take no damage and will not lose any Lightning Essence cards. You also gain 1 Lightning Essence card. You must then discard the Bubble Shield card.
When is the Earthing Turtles Defence card discarded?
At the start of your next turn, before you take any of your 2 actions on your turn.
Is there a limit to the amount of active Defence cards a player can have?
There is no limit. You can have multiple Defence cards in play at once.
If a player has 2 active Bubble Shield Defence cards in play, then when attacked the player will take no damage and will gain 2 Lightning Essence cards.
If a player has both Bubble Shield and Earthing Turtles in play, the Bubble Shield Defence card takes precedent before the Earthing Turtles Defence card.
Can you play the Voodoo Lightning Attack card while only having 1 Lightning Essence card?
Yes. You must discard any of your own Lightning Essence cards to deal damage equal to the amount discarded. In this case, you would discard your only Lightning Essence card, eliminating yourself from the game, to deal 1 damage to a player of your choice.
Can Defence cards stop the Shocking Deal Attack card?
No, the only card that can stop it is the Big Red Button Action card.
What are some examples of how the Get Forked Attack card works?
Example 1: Player A plays Get Forked, dealing 1 damage to Player B and Player C. Player B is first on the left, so they can retaliate first. Player B plays Chain Lightning, passing the 1 damage to the left to Player C. Player C has now taken 2 damage and plays Feedback, returning 2 damage back to Player B. If Player B has no Defence cards in play and no Retaliation cards, they lose 2 Lightning Essence cards.
Example 2: Player A plays Get Forked, dealing 1 damage to Player B and Player C. Player B plays Feedback, passing the 1 damage back to Player A. Player A can now retaliate. If Player A chooses not to, they lose 1 Lightning Essence card. Player C is then taking 1 damage and can play Retaliation cards.
Once all attacks and damage are resolved for every player, the Get Forked attack is complete.
Tips and Tricks
- Place Defence cards as your first action before drawing or attacking other players.
- Play the Big Red Button Action card to cancel a player’s active Defence card before you attack them.
- Play the Monkey Monkey Action card when it’s your last card in your hand.
- Play Retaliation cards before using a Big Red Button Action card. Keeping Big Red Button available lets you counter the very powerful Shocking Deal Attack card if it appears.
Ready to shock your next games night?
Bring fast, chaotic, easy-to-learn card game fun to your next family night, party, or weekend with friends.