- BGG rank
- BGG #24,143
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Rück's raus!
- 3–5 players
- 10 min
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- 2019
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- BGG rating
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Doggy Bag
2017
Rules assistance for Doggy Bag
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- 2–6 players
- 20–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
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Doggy Bag is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Antonin Boccara and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
In early 19th century London, the terrible Fagin forces a group of street dogs to steal bones for him throughout the city. By nightfall, they try to steal back a part of their delicious loot — but Fagin sleeps with one eye open! In the risk-taking game Doggy Bag, each player must add 2 to 4 bones to the shared bag at the beginning of each round in order to avoid Fagin's wrath. Then each player decides how many bones they will try to take back at night by playing a special action depending on how daring they are. While some bones are worth more than others, you have to be careful of those whose smell would wake up Fagin to avoid being caught red-handed. Whoever gets the biggest part of the loot has the means to escape Fagin's grip...
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- Arclight Games
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Questions and answers
Doggy Bag supports 2–6 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 Doggy Bag is 20–45 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 Doggy Bag for ages 8 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.
Doggy Bag has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Doggy Bag belongs to these categories: Animals, Party Game, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Betting and Bluffing. 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 credited designers of Doggy Bag are: Antonin Boccara. 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 Doggy Bag 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.