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Mutabo
- 3–6 players
- 25–45 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2017
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- BGG rating
- 7.6
Mutabo: Family & Kids
2020
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- 3–6 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
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Mutabo: Family & Kids is a board game released in 2020 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Johann Rüttinger and Kathi Kappler and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
In Mutabo: Family & Kids, one player writes a sentence, then passes the paper to the left, where the next player will draw what they read, then hide the original sentence and pass the paper to the left, where another player will write what they see, etc. The initial sentence comes from the player combining cards included in the game, with one set of cards containing the beginnings of sentences, and the second one the end of sentences. Each player uses two of these cards to create a first sentence to start the game. A game round ends when the papers are full. Scoring is of lesser importance, but can be done by voting for the funniest images/sentences that appear.
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Questions and answers
Mutabo: Family & Kids supports 3–6 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 Mutabo: Family & Kids is 20 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 Mutabo: Family & Kids for ages 8 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.
Mutabo: Family & Kids 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.
Mutabo: Family & Kids belongs to these categories: Humor and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Mutabo: Family & Kids are: Johann Rüttinger and Kathi Kappler. 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 Mutabo: Family & Kids 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.