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Mobscenity
2013
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- 4–40 players
- 30 min
- 17+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 4 players
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Mobscenity is a board game released in 2013 for 4–40 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. It was designed by Fred Clarke and its main mechanics are Voting.
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About the game
Mobscenity is a card game where players take turns picking 2 seemingly innocent words from the deck to create a Mobscenity Phrase. Each player then tries to come up with the most obscene definition for the phrase. The game can be downloaded for printing under a Creative Commons license. The oldest player starts in the role as the Master and take six cards from the deck. The Master chooses two cards from her/his hand and places them face up on the table. These two cards become the Mobscenity Roots. The Master then states what the Mobscenity Phrase will be by combining the two terms. For example, if the Master plays the cards “Wax” and “Dolphin,” the Master can state the Mobscenity Phrase is “Waxing the Dolphin.” The other players are given 3 minutes to write both 1) a definition of the Obscenity Phrase and 2) a sentence that includes the Obscenity Phrase (the Master can decide to boot people from the round if they do not finish on time). When the time is up, each player folds up their written response and puts it in the hat. Players take turns reading the responses, and the Master decides which response s/he likes the best. The player with the best response gets 1 point.
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Questions and answers
Mobscenity supports 4–40 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 Mobscenity is 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 Mobscenity for ages 17 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.
Mobscenity has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Mobscenity belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Voting. 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 Mobscenity are: Fred Clarke. 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 Mobscenity 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.