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Social Ladder by Sidemen is funny, silly, and competitive. What’s more, it ticks many boxes if you love to drink and spend time with your friends. Though this game doesn’t work well with extended friendship groups, it is ideal if you have a close-knit friendship circle. I’ve recently reviewed Too Far, and I loved every second. This game isn’t as dark, and many questions are lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek. Accordingly, the arguments were few and far between.
This simple card game is easy to play and quick to master. Alongside this, you can play it while you warm up for a night out or if you are drinking with your mates. Either way, you are guaranteed plenty of laughter and lots of silly behaviour. Furthermore, you could discover some things about your friends that you never knew. Therefore, you need to keep your ears and eyes peeled as the madness unfolds.
What’s in the box of Social Ladder?
- The packaging is robust, colourful, and compact. Consequently, it is ideal if you wish to take it to the pub.
- Over 100 question cards are provided.
- Power cards are double-sided (bet on yourself or double down).
- Identity cards help to put you in your place.
- Keep on top of the score with the scorecard.
- Learn the basics with the guide.
How do you play Social Ladder?
Now, I’ve boldly stated that Social Ladder is easy to play. Yet, this explanation may not be that clear. However, when you play it, it is easy to master. First, you must pick a master rater. The game suggests the baldest person. This could be a problem if you are all follically challenged. Once the first round is complete, the person to the right becomes the master rater. A question is selected and the MR must select the order from most to least likely on the social ladder. For example, most funny.
Once the question is asked, the group must argue, discuss, and sell their reasoning to whoever will listen. As the dust settles, you must place your card to show the group where you sit in the pecking order. If you disagree with the group, the majority decision is final. Yet, you can use a power card to move yourself or double down on your position. If everyone is happy, the MR reveals the order they’ve picked, and scores are dished out accordingly. The winner is the person who scores the most points by the end of the game.
Phenomenal with friends.
Too Far made my sides hurt with laughter. Yet, Social Ladder was a little calmer to play. This was amazing as flitting between the 2 games created a calm before the next storm. Where this excels is the ability to judge your friends without going too far. As the questions are asked, the energy goes through the roof.
I loved the little arguments and the minor tactical layers. Vying for position was fun and waiting to see how your friends rated you was particularly eye-opening. Luckily, this has plenty of questions and that will prevent the action from becoming repetitive. Yet, like Too Far, I hope that additional card packs are added to keep things fresh.
Build quality.
This game has joined us down the pub and on an Air BnB holiday. As such, it has taken a bit of a battering once the alcohol has taken over. Luckily, the hardwearing cards have resisted the brutality. Though there are some creases and the scorecard has seen better days, everything is perfectly serviceable.
On top of this, the cards have a nice finish and I liked the clean font and the contrasting colours. The double-sided cards help to reduce waste and each one was easy to identify. The question cards are a little light, but they have survived some heavy-handed moments and I’m confident they will last the test of time.
Is Social Ladder worth it?
If you have a great circle of friends who enjoy silly card games and each other’s company, then Social Ladder will be a hit. The amusing questions will make you laugh and the quick gameplay is ideal. Moreover, it is simple to play even though there are some tactical elements. This will be a hit for fans of Sidemen. However, if you are unaware of who they are, you’ll still enjoy the core action and the amusing moments. Accordingly, I like it and I recommend buying it here!
(Full disclosure! A sample was provided for an unbiased and free review!)
