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Pugs in Mugs
2020
Rules assistance for Pugs in Mugs
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 20–45 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Pugs in Mugs
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Pugs in Mugs is a board game released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Laurie Blake and Stuart Lawrence and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Ownership.
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About the game
Pugs in Mugs is a family-friendly game about collecting pugs, for 2 - 5 players, ages 6 and up. Collect a host of adorable pooches, snatch your favourites from opponents, steal Mugs in acts of utter thievery or demand the cards you need to be victorious! Did we say this was family friendly..? In Pugs in Mugs, players randomly draw pugs of five different colour types, aiming to collect groups of three to exchange them for a mug. In amongst these assorted pooches lie Mischief cards, which players use to 'Dig!' through the discard pile for a particular card, demand that players 'Gimme!' a specific colour of card if they have it, or 'Surprise!' the players hounding you by discarding a random card in their hand! A player who manages to get a single Mug of each colour wins the game! But be careful, if any player manages to get a single pug of each colour in their hand, they can use it to steal someone else's mug! —description from the designer
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Pugs in Mugs 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 Pugs in Mugs is 20–45 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 Pugs in Mugs for ages 6 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.
Pugs in Mugs 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.
Pugs in Mugs belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Ownership. 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 Pugs in Mugs are: Laurie Blake and Stuart Lawrence. 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 Pugs in Mugs 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.