Dogs
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- Designer Marcos Macri
- Publisher Gray Mass Games , MS Jogos
- Illustration Diego Sanchez , Cristina Sena
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What to Expect
In Dogs, players move vehicles through city and field to collect stray dogs and manage resources in three phases. You select actions at limited locations like the pet shop or vet clinic, balancing money, fuel, food, and medicine. Feeding dogs and paying assistants happens each round. The goal is to build the largest kennel with the highest score after several rounds.
Who Is This Game For?
Dogs supports 2 to 4 players aged 10 and up, with about 60 minutes playing time. It's a medium-weight Euro game suited for players who enjoy tactical planning and resource management. Some experience with worker placement games is helpful but not mandatory.
How It Works
The game uses worker placement where players choose actions at five different locations and set collection as they gather various dog breeds. Point to point movement moves vehicles on the board, and resource to move means spending fuel to travel. Managing four resource types is essential to avoid penalties and score points. Each round has movement, action selection, and feeding phases.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Marcos Macri, Dogs combines point to point movement with worker placement and resource management focused on dogs. It stands out for its thematic locations like the vet clinic and dog trade show. While it has no official awards, it belongs to the Animals: Dogs series and was published in 2013.
Pro
- Combines worker placement and point to point movement
- Strong dog and animal theme
- Moderate 60-minute playtime
- Supports 2-4 players aged 10+
Contra
- No official awards
- More complex than typical family games
- No solo mode
Setting & atmosphere
Dogs is set in urban and rural environments where players manage a dog kennel caring for various street dog breeds, aiming to create the best shelter for city dogs.
Tips for beginners
Focus on resource management and choose your actions carefully to keep your dogs well cared for.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Dogs is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for an evening with friends.
What prior experience do I need?
The game targets medium-weight Euro players aged 10+, familiar with worker placement mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Dogs uniquely combines point to point movement with worker placement and thematic resource management around dogs.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity, Dogs is better suited for experienced players than for families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The key mechanics are worker placement combined with point to point movement and resource to move.
Fazit
Dogs is a recommended medium-weight game for dog lovers and strategy fans who enjoy 60-minute sessions with resource and action planning. It's less suitable for families with younger children due to its complexity.
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