Joking Hazard
Master Dater by Cyanide & Happiness - a Mixed up Dating Party Game for 3-8 Players, Card Game for Parties
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Bottom line: The Master Dater by Cyanide & Happiness - a Mixed up Dating Party Game for 3-8 Players, Card Game for Parties is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the retro software & media category, priced around $25.00. Compare close alternatives before committing.
In Master Dater, the newest card game from Cyanide & Happiness, players vye for each others' attention and affection by creating perfect, horrible dates pandering to very specific dating interests. Combine a head and a body into a perfecet match, and argue your way into the heart of the beautiful single. Defeat your rivals, win at love!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Master Dater by Cyanide & Happiness - a Mixed up Dating Party Game… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro software & media category. Joking Hazard's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.
Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 230 head and body cards, so you can create the perfect date.
- ✓ Backed by Joking Hazard's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- 300 weird interest cards, to let you know a little bit about the beautiful single at the start of each round.
- 230 head and body cards, so you can create the perfect date.
- High quality glossy cards that will repel all the beer you spit on them while playing.
- Guaranteed awkwardness if you play with your parents.
Full Specifications
| Size | Small |
|---|---|
| Brand | Joking Hazard |
| Color | Orange |
| Theme | Humor |
| Language | English |
| Set Name | Master Dater |
| Model Name | Master Dater |
| Model Number | 96143 |
| Material Type | Cardstock |
| Container Type | Box |
| Item Type Name | Card Game |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Item Dimensions | 8 x 4 x 2.5 inches |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 3-6 |
| Included Components | Cards |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Age Range Description | Teen |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 2.5"L x 4"W |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 859364006407 |
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Master Dater by Cyanide & Happiness - a Mixed up Dating Party Game for 3-8 Players, Card Game for Parties is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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