The 9 new cards in this standalone sequel are designed by Ryan S. Davis. In Smitten 2, players work cooperatively with limited information/communication to complete two identical 33 grids of cards, each inspired by Stonemaier games released since the original Smitten and illustrated by The Mico. There are multiple difficulty levels and separate modes for solo and 2-player games.

Smitten’s core design was inspired by comic book cards from Jameys youth, specifically a set where various cards formed a cohesive 9-card panorama image. In trying to complete two of these images in Smitten, there is no set turn order; rather, players indicate a preference to play or not play a card. The played card has instructions for the other player to place a card, which they must do or the game instantly ends.