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Black DOG

Black DOG

Schmidt Spiele · 2016
2–430–45 min8+ yrs1.8/5 complexity6.3 BGG#9.909 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 remove their pieces around the game board to reach home.

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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 remove 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
Play time
30–45 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#9.909
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Black DOG cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Black DOG cheapest?
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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.

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