
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Dogs With Jobs: Gear
- 2–5 players
- 15–30 min
- 2025

2025
Rules assistance for Dogs With Jobs
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Dogs With Jobs is a board game released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by John Gordon and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Embark on a thrilling adventure in Dogs With Jobs! You’ve just been hired by your city to recruit a team of working canines and answer the call of those in need. It’s your first day on the job and your goal is to outperform other recruiters for the greatest amount of reward points possible! Some jobs will call for grit, others for clever tactics. But each recruiter will face the challenge of organizing the most efficient team and utilizing each dog’s unique skills. With just 8 short hours in your day, every decision is crucial and unanswered jobs could cost you the win! Will you emerge as the top team? Dogs With Jobs is easy to learn and quick to set up, bolsters high replay-ability, and is engaging for all skill levels. —description from the publisher
Dogs With Jobs 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 Dogs With Jobs is 15–30 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 Dogs With Jobs for ages 7 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 With Jobs has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Dogs With Jobs belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 With Jobs are: John Gordon. 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 With Jobs 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.