Dogs

Published 2013

In Dogs, each player owns a kennel and want to turn it into the largest and most comfortable shelter for city ​​dogs. Each game round is divided into three phases: In Phase 1 players move their vehicles (trucks) through two different scenarios of the board, Field and the City, collecting stray dogs, rewards will be worth it, and abandoned dogs of various races who need medical care and food, but yield valuable points at the end of the game. In Phase 2 players select special cards and perform important actions in five places: the City, the Warehouse, the Pet Shop, Veterinary Clinic and Trade Show Dogs. The number of players who can use each location in the round is limited, and therefore, choosing the right action is essential to bring good results kennel player. In addition, there are four types of resources in the game (money, gasoline, ration and medicines) and is essential to keep them under control and avoiding penalties disorders. In Phase 3 players feed the dogs in their stalls, pay the salaries of assistants and kennel organize the board for the next round. Upon completion of a certain number of rounds, the kennel with the highest score wins the game!

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Dogs

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.38/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
6.86
BGG Rank
#5975
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Dogs supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Dogs takes about 60 minutes.
Dogs has a complexity rating of 2.38/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Dogs is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Dogs has a rating of 6.86/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 480 ratings. It is ranked #5975 overall.
Dogs was designed by Marcos Macri. It was published in 2013.