
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,403
- BGG rating
- 5.1
Nibble Nibble
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2007

1999
Rules assistance for Diggity Dog
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Diggity Dog is a board game released in 1999 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Memory.
Board game for Ages 3 and up Instead of dice there is a doghouse to push upon; the mummy dog upon it barks 1, 2 or 3 times to tell the children how many steps they can make. So you don't have to seek the dice every time your child has 'thrown' it. Learning to count should be made easier this way. Goal of the game is to find the 3 bones in the colour of your own puppy dog first. The bones lay spread upside down at random in a circle. The game is made easy by magnets in the puppy's nose, with witch even very small children can turn around the bone to check if it has their own dogs colour.
Diggity Dog supports 2–4 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 Diggity Dog is 15 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 Diggity Dog for ages 3 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.
Diggity Dog 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.
Diggity Dog belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Memory. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Diggity Dog 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.