
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Hideous Abomination: Robots & Rot
- 2–5 players
- 10–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

2021
Rules assistance for Hideous Abomination
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Hideous Abomination is a board game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Judson Cowan and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Tile Placement, and End Game Bonuses.
A competition for creative miscreants Sharpen your bone saws and practice your whipstitching, the competition has begun! Take turns laying body part tiles to build your own unique abomination, trying to get the most desirable features and win the most trophies. With randomized win conditions and over 200 unique hand-inked body parts, no two games are ever the same. Who can breathe life into the most repugnant and bizarre monstrosity? —description from the designer
Hideous Abomination supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Hideous Abomination is 10–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Hideous Abomination for ages 5 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Hideous Abomination has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Hideous Abomination belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Tile Placement, and End Game Bonuses. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Hideous Abomination are: Judson Cowan. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Hideous Abomination as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.