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Oasis
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- 60 min
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Walk the Dogs
2004
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- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
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Walk the Dogs is a board game released in 2004 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alan R. Moon and Aaron Weissblum and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Resource Queue.
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About the game
"From the SimplyFun website" Walk the Dogs™ Unleash 63 Miniature Dogs That Won't 'Flea' From Your Table Grab a leash and get ready to Walk the Dogs! Each player collects dogs from the front or back of a long line by drawing and playing cards. But, beware of the dog catcher who may steal some of your favorite dogs. To win, collect five of the same breed in a row, or have the most dog points in your own line. Woof! What breeds come in the game? Poodle, Pug, Brittany Spaniel, Shitzu, Scottish Terrier, Golden Retriever, and Pomeranian...and they're all rescue dogs! Includes: 63 Miniature Dogs in 7 different breeds 53 Cards - 18 red, 18 green, 6 yellow, 3 dog catchers, 5 bones and 3 leashes 1 "Doggie Bag" 2 Score Sheets 1 Instruction Booklet 1 FunMemories™ Booklet WHAT THEY'LL LEARN: Counting & Early Multiplication, Risk & Reward
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Questions and answers
Walk the Dogs 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 Walk the Dogs 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 Walk the Dogs 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.
Walk the Dogs 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.
Walk the Dogs belongs to these categories: Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Resource Queue. 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 Walk the Dogs are: Alan R. Moon and Aaron Weissblum. 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 Walk the 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.