Objective of the Game
Mutabo is a creative and humorous party game where the goal is to invent witty and surprising stories. These stories evolve with each player's contribution, often leading to funny misunderstandings and creative outcomes.
Number of Players
The game can be played with 3 to 6 players.
Setup
- Each player receives a sheet of paper and a pen.
- The cards containing sentence fragments are shuffled and placed in a stack within reach.
Gameplay
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Round Start: Each player draws a card and writes the sentence fragment on their sheet. The aim is to complete this into a full sentence.
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Passing the Sentence: Once everyone has written their sentence, they fold the paper so only the last part of the sentence is visible and pass it to the player on their right.
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Continuing the Story: The next player looks at the visible part of the sentence and continues with their own sentence, based on this fragment. Then, they fold the paper so that only their sentence fragment is visible, and pass it along.
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Round End: Once the paper returns to the starting player, the round ends. Each player unfolds the paper they received and reads the complete story aloud, showcasing all the continuations and transformations.
End of the Game
The game ends when all players decide collectively not to play any more rounds.
Special Notes
- The fun in Mutabo primarily comes from discovering the surprising and often hilarious stories that emerge from the continuations by each player.
- It's helpful to be creative when writing and to include puns or curious twists to keep the stories interesting.
Strategic Tips
- Try to add creative and unexpected elements when continuing the sentence.
- Pay attention to the last visible sentence part and let your imagination flow.
Mutabo benefits from the spontaneity and humor of the players. The key is for everyone to enjoy the creative storytelling and to share a laugh over the unexpected twists and results.
