
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,404
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Zombicide Season 3: Rue Morgue
- 1–12 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Zombicide: Box of Dogs – Set #6: Dog Companions
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Zombicide: Box of Dogs – Set #6: Dog Companions is an expansion for Zombicide released in 2013 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, and Raphaël Guiton and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
This expansion set includes 2 sets of three different dogs. Their accompanying cards are placed in the equipment deck, and when found, the holder of the card becomes that dog's handler. Actions can be spent to command the dog to move, search, and attack. Dogs give their handler extra melee dice when in the same zone.
Zombicide: Box of Dogs – Set #6: Dog Companions supports 1–6 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 Zombicide: Box of Dogs – Set #6: Dog Companions is 60 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 Zombicide: Box of Dogs – Set #6: Dog Companions for ages 13 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.
Zombicide: Box of Dogs – Set #6: Dog Companions has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Zombicide: Box of Dogs – Set #6: Dog Companions belongs to these categories: Animals, Horror, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 Zombicide: Box of Dogs – Set #6: Dog Companions are: Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, and Raphaël Guiton. 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 Zombicide: Box of Dogs – Set #6: Dog Companions as an expansion for Zombicide. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zombicide to use it. Check that your edition of Zombicide is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.