- BGG rank
- BGG #15,336
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Cat Tower
- 2–6 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,436
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Circus Puppy
2016
Rules assistance for Circus Puppy
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 15–20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Circus Puppy
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Circus Puppy is a board game released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Aza Chen.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,365
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Kitty Paw
- 1–4 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,385
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Fireworks
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,888
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Doggy GO!
- 1–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,399
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Shiba Inu House
- 1–5 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,833
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Cat Box
- 2–5 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,293
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Bubble Tea
- 1–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #928
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Rhino Hero: Super Battle
- 2–4 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,400
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Animal Upon Animal
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,998
- BGG rating
- 7.2
ICECOOL2
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,220
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Do De Li Do
- 2–6 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,605
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2010
About the game
The most popular circus in Animal City- Circus Puppy is going to perform. There are different types of dogs such as French Bull, Corgi, Husky, Shiba Inu. The show is about to start. However, some members get lost because of chasing the butterfly too far away. Seems like the leader Dogee has no choice but to let rookies go on the stage with the rest of the senior members. Will these stunt dogs perform a great show for you? In this game, players draw a dog card and stack it on the stage whether low stage or high stage by turns to get the point. Whoever gets the highest points wins the game. Players have to draw a dog card and follow the instruction shown on the dog card to stack it on the stage. Components: 1. Dog members: 30 pieces 2. Stage cards: 5 pieces 3. Scoreboards: 6 pieces 4. Player sequence card: 1 piece 5. Player marks: 4 pieces 6. High & low stage: 1 set
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Renegade Game Studios
- Li-He Studio
Questions and answers
Circus Puppy supports 2–5 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 Circus Puppy is 15–20 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 Circus Puppy for ages 6 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.
Circus Puppy 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.
Circus Puppy belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Circus Puppy and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Circus Puppy are: Aza Chen. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Circus Puppy 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.