
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,735
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Shitty Friends
- 3–22 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2019

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Don't Be a Dik Dik is a board game released in 2018 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. Its main mechanics are Single Loser Game and Finale Ending.
There are lots of naughty names in nature, and we've brought them to you in this hilarious card game. The aim of the game is to get rid of all your cards by collecting pairs and passing wisely...and, most importantly don't be a DIK DIK! Ask any of your fellow players if they have your card to secure a matching pair. If you end the game with the DIK DIK card, tough luck, you're a DIK DIK, you lose! —description from the publisher
Don't Be a Dik Dik supports 3–6 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 Don't Be a Dik Dik is 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 Don't Be a Dik Dik for ages 16 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.
Don't Be a Dik Dik 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.
Don't Be a Dik Dik belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Mature / Adult. Its main mechanics are Single Loser Game and Finale Ending. 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 Don't Be a Dik Dik 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.