
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,367
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Jester
- 2–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Dogs: O Sócio
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Dogs: O Sócio is an expansion for Dogs released in 2019 for 2–5 players and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Marcos Macri and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Point to Point Movement, and Worker Placement.
Dogs: O Sócio ("The Partner") is an expansion for the game Dogs. In this expansion, the players' dog shelters are expanded by an influential partner who adds a dog hotel and other facilities. Three new dog races are introduced (pit bull, basset and chow chow), and a fifth player can join the game. —user summary
Dogs: O Sócio 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 catalogue lists Dogs: O Sócio for ages 10 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.
Dogs: O Sócio belongs to these categories: Animals and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Point to Point Movement, and Worker Placement. 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 Dogs: O Sócio are: Marcos Macri. 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 Dogs: O Sócio as an expansion for Dogs. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dogs to use it. Check that your edition of Dogs is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.