
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,980
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Ratzzia
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2019

2021
Rules assistance for Poo Poo Pets
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Poo Poo Pets is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sophia Wagner and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Pattern Building, and Real-Time.
In Poo Poo Pets, all players roll their dice at the same time, trying to roll the number combinations shown on the other players' tiles. As soon as a player does this, they quickly squeeze the squeaky poo pile. All players must pause to see whether the combination is correct, and if it is, the player may take the tile. As soon as a player runs out of tiles, they're eliminated from the game.
Poo Poo Pets supports 1–4 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 Poo Poo Pets is 15–25 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 Poo Poo Pets for ages 8 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.
Poo Poo Pets has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Poo Poo Pets belongs to these categories: Humor, Animals, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Pattern Building, and Real-Time. 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 Poo Poo Pets are: Sophia Wagner. 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 Poo Poo Pets 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.