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Top Dog

Top Dog

John N. Hansen Co., Inc. · 1974
28 min8+ yrs5.0 BGG3KidsCouples
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How do you play Top Dog?

According to Sid Sackson's "A Gamut of Games": Two players take turns shaking six dogs each out of his or her half of a bone. If any are "sitting up" you can score for these, or set them aside and throw the others again for more points.

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According to Sid Sackson's "A Gamut of Games":

Two players take turns shaking six dogs each out of his or her half of a bone. If any are "sitting up" you can score for these, or set them aside and throw the others again for more points. Players can stop and score after any throw, or loose all if none sit up.

game anatomy
BGG rating5.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouples
Play time
8 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Top Dog cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Top Dog cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Top Dog?
Top Dog is a animals game, for 2 players, taking ~8 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Top Dog — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Top Dog support?
Top Dog is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Top Dog take?
A game of Top Dog takes about 8 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Top Dog for?
Top Dog is recommended from age 8.

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