
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Moral Dilemma: Famous Moral Dilemmas of History
- 2–20 players
- 2015

2014
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Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Moral Dilemma is a board game released in 2014 for 5–20 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Ryan Smith, Nicholas Stewart, William Hall, and Lucas Stewart and its main mechanics are Negotiation and Voting.
Moral Dilemma is a rude, adult party game where the right answer is always determined by your peers. This party game of ethical debate will put you and your friends in a position to discuss some of the most outrageous predicaments with some of the most terrible resolutions that we could think of. Two unique sets of rules will create two very different ways to play the game! In one set, argue for what you believe, and in the other you argue for whatever the cards tell you. On your turn, you pull a card and read. You then secretly vote for one of two choices on the card. The rest of the group (society) then votes as a team. If you agree with society, then you get the point! Includes hundreds of unique moral dilemmas (with a few classics thrown in there) that can sprout hours of fun and debate! What’s in the box: 385 Cards Game Instructions
Moral Dilemma supports 5–20 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 Moral Dilemma is 15 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 Moral Dilemma 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.
Moral Dilemma 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.
Moral Dilemma belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Negotiation and 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 Moral Dilemma are: Ryan Smith, Nicholas Stewart, William Hall, and Lucas Stewart. 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 Moral Dilemma 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.