A Dog's Life (2017)

About this game

A German Shepherd, a Poodle, a Whippet, a Boxer, a Labrador, and a Fox terrier take a break from their masters in order to experience an adventure in town. But they aren't used to taking care of themselves though. They need you, your family, and your friends to care for them! You have to decide when your dog needs to: Beg in restaurants. Search through trash. Deliver newspapers. Fight rival hounds. Drink from fountains. Piddle on lamp posts. Hide from the dogcatcher. Do it right and your dog could be the first one to bury 3 bones in his den and win the game of A Dog's Life!

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.6/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 6 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.