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Black DOG

Black DOG

Schmidt Spiele · 2016
2–430–45 min8+ yrs1.8/5 complexity6.3 BGG#9.853 BGG1,1 KFamily
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How do you play Black DOG?

Black DOG features gameplay reminiscent of DOG, which is itself part of the Pachisi/Sorry! family of games, with players playing cards to move their pieces around the game board to reach home.

To find the best price for Black DOG, howtoplay.ro compares deals from Romanian shops every day.

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Black DOG box art
official art · Schmidt Spiele

Black DOG features gameplay reminiscent of DOG, which is itself part of the Pachisi/Sorry! family of games, with players playing cards to move their pieces around the game board to reach home.

In Black DOG, however, players must beware of the black dog token that can run over your tokens before they can reach safety.

game anatomy
Complexity1.8 / 5
BGG rating6.3 / 10
Vibe
Family
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30–45 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#9.853
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Black DOG cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Black DOG cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Black DOG?
Black DOG is for 2–4 players, taking ~30–45 minutes, featuring team-based game. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Black DOG — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Black DOG support?
Black DOG is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Black DOG take?
A game of Black DOG takes about 30–45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Black DOG for?
Black DOG is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Black DOG?
Black DOG has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.8 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Black DOG new.

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