- BGG rank
- BGG #2,958
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Monikers: Serious Nonsense
2019
Rules assistance for Monikers: Serious Nonsense
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–20 players
- 60 min
- 18+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Monikers: Serious Nonsense
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Monikers: Serious Nonsense is a board game released in 2019 for 4–20 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Alex Hague and Justin Vickers and its main mechanics are Role Playing, Acting, and Open Drafting.
About the game
Monikers: Serious Nonsense is a standalone expansion for Monikers. It features 330 cards, written by the folks at Shut Up & Sit Down. The brand new set from Shut Up & Sit Down also includes the MUCH REQUESTED return of the Monikers: Twelve Hopelessly Stupid Fourth Rounds! (minus "the two least interesting ones")
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- CMYK
- Palm Court
Questions and answers
Monikers: Serious Nonsense supports 4–20 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 Monikers: Serious Nonsense is 60 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 Monikers: Serious Nonsense for ages 18 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.
Monikers: Serious Nonsense has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Monikers: Serious Nonsense belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Mature / Adult. Its main mechanics are Role Playing, Acting, and Open Drafting. 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 Monikers: Serious Nonsense are: Alex Hague and Justin Vickers. 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 Monikers: Serious Nonsense 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.