Instructions Dog

Objective of the Game

Dog is an exciting board game for 2 to 6 players that resembles "Ludo", but with special cards. The goal of the game is to get all of your pieces from start to finish before the other players do.

Game Components

• A game board with a circular track and finish areas.
• Four pawns for each player in one color.
• A deck of 110 cards with various values and special actions.

Setup

1. Each player selects a color and places their four pawns on the corresponding start area.
2. The deck is shuffled, and each player receives a certain number of cards (usually 6, but this may vary with player count).
3. Remaining cards form a draw pile.

Game Play

The game is played over multiple rounds, each consisting of the following phases:

1. Card Exchange: At the start of each round, players exchange one card with the player to their left. In team play, different rules may apply.

2. Card Selection: The starting player begins by playing a card from their hand. This card dictates their movement on the board.

3. Movement:

   • Standard Movement: Cards numbered 1 to 12 move pawns forward according to the card's number.
   • Bringing Pieces into Play: A card showing 1 or 6 can bring a piece from the start field onto the track.
   • Special Cards:
   • 7: This card can be split between multiple pieces, e.g., moving one piece 4 spaces and another piece 3 spaces.
   • Joker: Acts as any card value.
   • Backwards Movement: The card 4 moves a piece 4 spaces backwards.
   • Sorry Cards: Your piece can bump opponents' pieces back to their start if you land on their spot.

4. Draw Cards: After all players have played cards and moved their pieces, they draw back up to 6 cards (or the initial number of cards required for each round).

Rules and Strategies

• Blocking: A strategic option is to place pawns in succession to hinder your opponents' progress.
• Using the 7: This card can be strategically used to move multiple pieces at once.
• Team Play: With 4 to 6 players, the game can be played in teams. Communication and strategic card use are key to achieve team objectives.

Winning the Game

The game ends when a player or team successfully moves all their pieces from start to finish. That player or team wins the game.

Dog is easy to learn but offers increased influence on luck through cards, allowing for a variety of strategies and tactics.