Project SNAFU - A Game For Our Times

Fake Testimonials

"This game is an absolute disgrace!"

Official at FeeAmI®

"Just played the game. Nails it. I need a drink."

Random Office Worker on break

"Why does this game pick on management? When did we ever do anything?"

Manager in your organization

"If you think you are too busy to play this game, then you REALLY NEED this game."

Recovered Project Management Psychotic

“Precisely describes my company. So why, exactly, am I working here?”

IT guy on the verge of self-enlightenment

"Who took my carrots from the break-room fridge?"

The Rabbit

“Love your suggestions for the PMO. Looking for a giant paper shredder right now."

Wanted by the police for questioning

"I especially appreciate that this game is gluten-free and Brony-friendly."

There's one in every office. You know who you are.

"I played this game and I felt better. I laughed. I cried. I fell down. It was beautiful. Now I play it every day."

The guy in the dark corner carrel

"No way! OMG! Srsly? LMBO!"

The new hire

"I. Can't. Even."

An otherwise excellent developer who has been pushed too far.

"Woof." Spike

Free Download - What you need to know

The download is free and the game is complete – you get everything you need

Download the "Entire Core Game" zip file. Printing directions are provided.

To play the card game:

Print only the Question and Answer cards ("Core Game cards" file)
Print the Card Pile sheet
Cut everything to size
Play the game - See Game Rules

Print the cards single-sided, black & white. Paper works, but heavy cardstock is better.

To play the board game:

Print and cut all cards ("Core Game cards" file)
Print the Game Board
Print and cut Game Pieces (or use your own)
Play the game - See Game Rules

Want to know more? Visit the Learning Center.

↓ Download Here ↓

Download the Entire Core Game (zip file < 11Mb). Includes all updates.

-- OR --

View / download individual files (pdf or jpg and < 1Mb):

• Core Game cards (all game cards are in this file)
• Game Board	• Game Pieces
• Board Game Rules	• Card game rules
• Glossary	• How to print the Game
• Blank Cards	• Terms of Use
• Card Pile Sheet

Expansion Packs extend the Core Game by providing more cards.

We are not kidding!
The download is free

Project SN-AFU® is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. You are free to use, share and add to the game, but no commercial use is allowed without our permission.

Learn more about the license

Expansion Packs

Expansion Packs extend the Core Game by providing more cards.

Shuffle Expansion Pack cards into Core Game card decks
All of these files are pdf and under 1Mb.

NSFW Expansion Pack 2

• 45 new Answer cards

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• NOT SAFE FOR WORK
• More highly improper insanity
• Download the expansion pack here

SFW Expansion Pack 1

• 155 new cards (90 Answer; 20 Query; 16 each Plan, Do, and SH
• More wacky answers; new player interactions
• Download the expansion pack here

NSFW Expansion Pack 1

• 60 cards
• NOT SAFE FOR WORK
• Adds spice to an already spicy game
• Download the expansion pack here

Certifiable PM Expansion Pack 1

• 70 cards
• Dedicated to serious Project Manager types
• Completely mangles established Project Management concepts
• Download the expansion pack here

Learn more about the game in The Learning Center.

Project SN-AFU® is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. You are free to use, share and add to the game, but no commercial use is allowed without our permission.

Learn more about the license

The Game Kit - Only $12 USD
A Cost Effective Way to Get Started!

The Game Kit includes everything you need:

490 black and white game cards printed on durable 110 lb. cardstock
- Minimal cutting required (just separate the cards)
- Image on both sides of the card
8 ½" x 11" Game Board (printed in color on 110 lb. cardstock)
6 game pieces
Handy storage box
Printed Rules and Glossary

Price: Only $12 USD
All products sold only in the USA and Canada

Learn more about the game in The Learning Center.

Concerned about cutting the cards? No worries: Do it the Project Management way: Delegate!

Four players can separate the cards in about 8 minutes with scissors. *

Note: Children can probably do this faster. Just sayin'.

*Scissors not included

More in the Game Store

Expansion Packs extend the Core Game by adding more cards. See Expansion Packs for details.

New Release! SFW Expansion Pack 1: only $6 USD

155 New Cards!

NSFW Expansion Pack 1: only $4 USD

NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

Certifiable PM Expansion Pack 1: only $4 USD

For the frustrated Project Manager

Introductory Special!

Expansion Packs purchased with a Core Game are half price!
Offer good until September 1, 2016

More about the Game Kit

We offer the Game Kit at modest cost so that you can easily experience the game. It is a kit because you must manually separate the cards (easy to do – see uncut card strips in game illustration above).

This product is not manufactured in a factory; we produce it by hand and there is a limited supply. This is a temporary measure until such time as we can deliver the real deal (crowdsourcing project in 2017?).

But the cards are durable, the game board is in color and the price is less than you would pay to do it all yourself. So enjoy! And hang onto this first edition. It could become a collectible.

Project SN-AFU® is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. You are free to use, share and add to the game, but no commercial use is allowed without our permission.

Learn more about the license

Project SN-AFU Learning Center

Find the answers to your questions here. All pdf files are <1Mb.

About the Game – 2 page summary includes background information and details on game components, including Core Game and Expansion Packs
Demo – A slide show that walks you through two rounds of play
Download the Demo - as a Powerpoint show
Glossary – A whimsical look at how project language is irreverently abused in this game. The Glossary provides both standard PM and SN-AFU definitions.
Game Rules – Includes both Quick Start and Detailed Rules

Still have a question? See the FAQ or ask us here

To obtain the game, go to Free Downloads

Frequently Asked Questions

1. If I make up new cards, can I share them with others?

Yes. You can print them, add them to the standard card decks and use them in your games. It is perfectly OK to share them with others. However, you can't use them for any commercial purpose or put our name or logos on them.

2. Are cards in the Core Game really safe for Work?

We consider all individual cards in the Core Game to be Safe for Work. Nonetheless, it is possible that you will find one or more cards problematic. Well, you can't please everybody. We suggest the following policy: if you don't like the card, don't play the card. You can use blank cards available on our site to create replacements of your own.

3. How Not Safe For Work are the NSFW cards?

We believe that most people would find them unsuitable for the workplace. Your local tavern might be better, along with a beer or two. See for yourself (if you dare). They can be viewed here. WE WARNED YOU!

4. How long does it take to play a game?

Three people can finish a card game in about 20 minutes. Add more people and it takes longer. The board game can last 45 minutes to an hour or more.

5. Is there any way I can post comments about the game?

Yes! Share your thoughts on our Facebook page.

About Us

Contact Us

Questions? Comments?

Use the Suggestion Box to send us a message.
Phone number and email address are optional, but please leave your email address if you want a reply.

Literature about the game (pdf download):

About Us

Project SN-AFU® is a project of CVR/IT Consulting LLC. We have promoted humor in Project Management since 2007 (see our PM Humor page). Project SN-AFU® takes our efforts to a new level.

Creative Commons License

Project SN-AFU® is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

That means that you can:

Create (remix) new cards and game features
Translate the game to other languages
Put the game in new formats (e.g. online)
Freely share what you have done with others

However:

You may not use any aspect of the game, including anything new that you create, for commercial purposes without our written permission.
You must acknowledge that the game originates from the licensor (but not in any way that suggests that they endorse you or your use of the work). In this case, "Project SN-AFU is © 2015 Gary J. Evans: www.projectsnafu.com"

Also, DO NOT STEAL OUR NAME OR LOGOS. We would not take such infringement lightly.

This page does not provide a complete description of the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 License. For more details, click here. If you want to do something with the game and you are not certain it is OK, contact us. We don't bite. (much)

We Built This

Imagine: Project professionals all over the world working together to expand and share a game that they can all enjoy.

That is what we had in mind when we released Project SN-AFU®. Through the Creative Commons license, you are free to print and play the game, expand it, share it among yourselves, and make it something truly special.

For our part, we expect to:

Keep the game under a Creative Commons license in perpetuity.
Periodically add additional expansion packs and other features (e.g. new game boards) to our website.

It is your creativity that will push the game in new directions and eventually create something that we cannot even begin to guess today.

And that is truly exciting.

So get the game. Play it. Create your own cards and morph Project SN-AFU® into something new. Above all, Enjoy!.

Announcements

Major Update!

We have re-released Project SN-AFU so that it can be played in two different ways

Play it as a Card Game. 3 or more players. Fast-paced, highly irreverent. wickedly funny. Sneak in a game while no-one is looking. If you like CAH*, you'll love this game.
Play it as a Board Game. 3 to 6 players as individuals or teams. The Status Board highlights your progress as you slug your way through obtuse management, stubborn stakeholders, and predatory vendors to reach the Finish Line!

All game documents (rules, print directions) have received a full update for greater clarity and better guidance.

* While it is played in a similar manner, Project SN-AFU is NOT an expansion of Cards Against Humanity®

The future?

We have more Expansion Packs in the works. Stay tuned for further announcements.

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