Chore Wars
Race to score the most chores before anyone else.
A family card game that turns household chores into a head-to-head battle. Each chore is a unique card with its own ability — finish your tableau to score points, attack opponents to slow them down, and use reactions to dodge sabotage. First to 15 VP wins.
- Players
- 2–5
- Ages
- 7+
- Play time
- 20–40 min
- Cards
- 113
Best at 3–4
39 chore · 74 action
Three steps, one race.
Each turn is the same simple loop. The decisions live inside it — which chore to advance, who to slow down, which reaction to hold for the right moment.
Draw
Draw up to 7 action cards from the action deck.
Play
Play 1 progress card and 1 action card. Skip or discard either.
Score
Claim any chores that hit their progress target. Refill your tableau to 3.
First to 15 VP wins.
Each player keeps a tableau of 3 face-up chore cards. Score points by completing them — Quick Jobs are worth 2 VP, Real Effort 3 VP, and the Big Ones are worth 4 VP each.
But your opponents have Inspection, Delegate, Chore Swap, and Family Meeting — and you have Excuse. Most chores have abilities that fire the moment you complete them. The race is won by reading the table and timing your finishes.
Read the full rulebook →Every chore is its own card.
39 unique chores, each with its own art and ability. 74 action cards for sabotage, reactions, and progress. A handful of the deck:
Want to try it with your family?
Chore Wars is being playtested right now — feedback from real tables is what gets it ready to print. If you'd like a copy or have notes from a session, get in touch.
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