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Dogs
2013
Rules assistance for Dogs
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Dogs
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Dogs is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, 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.
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About the game
In Dogs, each player owns a kennel and want to turn it into the largest and most comfortable shelter for city dogs. Each game round is divided into three phases: In Phase 1 players move their vehicles (trucks) through two different scenarios of the board, Field and the City, collecting stray dogs, rewards will be worth it, and abandoned dogs of various races who need medical care and food, but yield valuable points at the end of the game. In Phase 2 players select special cards and perform important actions in five places: the City, the Warehouse, the Pet Shop, Veterinary Clinic and Trade Show Dogs. The number of players who can use each location in the round is limited, and therefore, choosing the right action is essential to bring good results kennel player. In addition, there are four types of resources in the game (money, gasoline, ration and medicines) and is essential to keep them under control and avoiding penalties disorders. In Phase 3 players feed the dogs in their stalls, pay the salaries of assistants and kennel organize the board for the next round. Upon completion of a certain number of rounds, the kennel with the highest score wins the game!
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- (Self-Published)
- MS Jogos
- Gray Mass Games
Questions and answers
Dogs 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 Dogs is 60 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 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 has a complexity rating of 2.4 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 belongs to these categories: Animals. 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 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 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.