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1[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hobowars.png]]
2''[=HoboWars=]'' is an online multiplayed WebGame that's based on hobos, developed by the Australian company Hellbored Entertainment and released in 2007.
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4It eventually received a spin-off, named ''[=HoboArena=]'', and a sequel, named ''[=HoboWars=] 2''.
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6!!Tropes used in [=HoboWars=] include:
7%%* AcceptableBreakFromReality
8* AntiPoopSocking: Most in-game actions require ''Awake'', which replenishes over time. Players can use the premium currency to buy more Awake, but only up to a limited number of times per day.
9* ArtisticLicense: Food can be made from and separated into unpalatable ingredients. For example, the Junior Mints are made with chocolate ice cream, Altoids and a ''bottle of lye''.
10* BagOfHolding: There is no limit on how much stuff can be put in the player's backpack (although the trolley can only hold up to 25 food items).
11* BoozeBasedBuff: Many of the mixed drinks give the player a temporary status effect that gives them special abilities. Being very drunk also allows the player to dodge some blows, as well as hit the opponent in a "very sensitive" area, doing additional damage. It also increases the chance at which skills are fired.
12* DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist: Players can use the hospital to fully heal themselves at a small cost. Losing to other players does decrease the win rate, but a high win rate has no benefits other than allowing the player to enter Bernard's Mansion for free.
13* {{Hobo}}: As the name suggests, the whole game is hobo-themed. For example, players could beg for cash and collect cans for money.
14* IntoxicationMechanic: Players can drink alcoholic beverages to increase their [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_alcohol_content BAC]]. Players with a high BAC can perform special skills. However, exceeding the BAC cap (which depends on the player's Drinking stat) will reduce the player's health to zero.
15%%* MoneySink
16* {{Parody}} / WholePlotReference: The three adventures are based on ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'', ''Literature/CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory'' and ''Film/ApocalypseNow''.
17%%* RuleOfFunny
18%%* ShoutOut: Lots

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