- BGG rank
- BGG #14,688
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Nuts about Mutts
2015
Rules assistance for Nuts about Mutts
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 30–40 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 3 players
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Nuts about Mutts is a board game released in 2015 for 3–8 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Brent Beck and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Matching.
About the game
From the publisher: It’s been a ruff day and your dogs are barking. As one of the local dog walkers, it’s time to get these pooches back to their homes. Unfortunately, it sounds like the friendly neighborhood mutt is on the loose again and he loves to play! If you want to get home before everyone else, you’ll need to give that good boy a bone to distract him or wind up chasing your dogs all over the neighborhood. Overview The game is played over three rounds (for a faster game, just play one round). Each round, you’ll take turns playing cards until someone goes out by playing their last card. Each turn, you must play either a dog that matches the number, color, and/or breed of the dog previously played, or an action card. If you can’t, you’ll have to draw a card! If you are quick, you’ll even be able to play certain cards when it’s not your turn! At the end of each round, points are tallied for cards remaining in each player’s hand. After three rounds, the player with the fewest points wins and is chosen as The Most Paw-some Dog Walker! It's a howling good time for everyone!
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Grandpa Beck's Games
Questions and answers
Nuts about Mutts supports 3–8 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 Nuts about Mutts is 30–40 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 Nuts about Mutts for ages 5 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.
Nuts about Mutts has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Nuts about Mutts belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Matching. 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 Nuts about Mutts are: Brent Beck. 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 Nuts about Mutts 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.