
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,427
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Mob Ties: The Board Game
- 3–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2011

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Pug You! is a board game released in 2018 for 5–10 players, 25–45 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Voting.
Brace yourselves for the revenge of the pugs is here — and it is hardcore. Through selective breeding, we managed to make pugs one of the cutest dog breeds ever, but the short-snouted dogs couldn't care less about being adorable. Pugs are an anatomical disaster: They gasp and snort instead of breathing, their eyes don't work well, and their short limbs and twisted liver are a mess. They are more than ready to take revenge on humans. What could a bunch of cute little dogs do to harm us? Easy: Destroy our friendships! In the socially unacceptable card game Pug You!, players are tackled by awkward questions from pugs such as "Who's got the worst professional prospects?", "Who needs to visit the hairdresser ASAP?", "Who is the most illiterate?", or "Who do you care about the least?" After nominating two players, everyone else gets to vote between those two! The most voted player scores that pug's badges. Can your relationships endure the revenge of the pugs?
Pug You! supports 5–10 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 Pug You! 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 Pug You! for ages 16 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.
Pug You! 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.
Pug You! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management 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 catalogue lists Pug You! 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.