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Mutabo
2017
Rules assistance for Mutabo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 25–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Mutabo
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Mutabo is a board game released in 2017 for 3–6 players, 25–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Johann Rüttinger and Kathi Kappler and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Mutabo resembles the creative activity that became known on BGG as Eat Poop You Cat : 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 main difference is that in Mutabo, there are cards with which players create the first situation that shall be drawn. One set of cards contains the beginnings of sentences, 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. There is a standalone expansion : Mini-Mutabo A similiar game is Telestrations .
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Questions and answers
Mutabo 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 is 25–45 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 for ages 12 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 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 belongs to these categories: Humor and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game. 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 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 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.