A innocent, yet twisted kid's role playing game of master and servant; based on the book & movie Roots and named after Toby Kuntekente -a slave from Roots. The game is a twist of other popular kids games"Simon Says",“Mother May I?", and "Cops and Robbers." Players improve listening skills and reinforce the use of manners. GAME LAYOUT & OBJECTIVES: One player is the designated as the "Master" and other players are the "slaves" or "Tobies". The Master's objective is to keep his "Tobies" from escaping, under control, and keep them working. The Master uses a system of reward and punishment within reason to keep the "Tobies" on task. The Toby's objective is to primarily to avoid punishment or escape when an opportunity arises. Players take turns being the Master and the Toby/s. STRATEGY AND TACTICS: For the "Tobies", being polite and saying, "Yes, Master" and trying to be on the Master's good side-is helpful. Be a kind Master, because you want the new Master to be kind to you when you become a "Toby". Modifications may also be used in any combination to make the game easier or harder for different age groups. ORIGIN: The game originated in Minnesota in the late 1970's and early 1980's, when the Roots aired on TV.
John: I'm bored. You guys wanna play Risk or Monopoly?
Sally: No, I wanna play "Tobies".
Bobby: Me, too!
John: Okay, fine but I get to be the Master.
Sally: No, I wanna play "Tobies".
Bobby: Me, too!
John: Okay, fine but I get to be the Master.
by MN words defined January 15, 2009
Get the Tobiesmug. by dinotard October 23, 2013
Get the tobymug. A regional Northeastern US / Canada term that indicates a person with an unclear gender. Possibly a hermaphrodite.
by Alfonso Salazar Jr. October 15, 2013
Get the Tobymug. Toby was the dog in the Punch and Judy
shows, popular in England in the 19th century. Some members of the British public thought such shows were immoral but they were strongly defended by Charles Dickens
shows, popular in England in the 19th century. Some members of the British public thought such shows were immoral but they were strongly defended by Charles Dickens
What a load of codswallop, imagine audiences paying the sort of money they are charged for entertainment today going to a Punch and Judy show to hear such lines, written for Toby, as " (snarl) arr, arr " or " Bow, wow, wow "
by Criostoir Hulme September 9, 2006
Get the Tobymug. by Caliber44 June 15, 2009
Get the Tobymug. Toby is very shy but when you get to know him he can come across as funny, confident and entertaining. Toby always puts others before himself in any situation. Toby has a small group of friends who he will stay with forever. Toby attends few relationships as he is too shy but when Toby finds his girlfriend he will be the kindest sweetest most loving boyfriend ever. Toby is not picky about girls looks and only cares about their personality.
Emma: I am gonna ask out Toby.
Kate: he will never say yes.
Emma: well if he says yes then he will be the kindest, sweetest and most loving boyfriend ever.
Kate: he will never say yes.
Emma: well if he says yes then he will be the kindest, sweetest and most loving boyfriend ever.
by Saladgiver June 25, 2019
Get the Tobymug. by sksks vsco kween :) September 27, 2019
Get the Tobymug.