Dog Nerd: Battle of the breeds

Dogs may be mans best friend, but which breed is the most popular? The most intelligent? The tallest? Play Dog Nerd to find out which pooch is the goodest. Deal all the cards equally and flip the card on top of your deck. Choose from six categories: Height, Weight, Temperament, Popularity, Intelligence, or Maintenance. Read one out and if your poochs score beats the rest, take all the played cards from that round. Play until one winner claims the entire kennel.

Format: Cards
Publication date: 01 February 2023
Publisher: Smith Street Books

Dogs, often referred to as man's best friend, come in various breeds with unique characteristics and traits. When it comes to determining which breed is the most popular, intelligent, tallest, or playfully affectionate, the options are numerous. To engage in a fun and informative game, we can turn to "Dog Nerd," a game that challenges players to compare and contrast different dog breeds based on various criteria.

To begin, players should evenly distribute all the cards and ensure that no one peeks at their cards. In turns, each player should flip the card on top of their deck and select one of six categories: Height, Weight, Temperament, Popularity, Intelligence, or Maintenance. Each category has numerical values associated with it.

For example, Height could range from 1 to 10, with 1 representing the smallest breed and 10 representing the tallest breed. Weight could similarly be assigned values from 1 to 10, indicating the breed's average weight. Temperament could be categorized as Calm, Active, or Playful, while Popularity could be rated from 1 to 10, indicating the breed's popularity among dog owners. Intelligence could be measured on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 representing the least intelligent breed and 10 representing the most intelligent breed. Maintenance could be rated from 1 to 10, indicating the breed's grooming requirements and overall care needs.

Once a player has chosen a category and selected a numerical value, they should read the corresponding card aloud. For instance, if the card reads, "Height: 8," the player should announce that their dog's height is eight. If the player's dog's score beats the scores of other players' dogs in the chosen category, they can take all the played cards from that round.

The game continues until one winner claims the entire kennel. The winner is the player who accumulates the most points by winning rounds in different categories. Points can be earned by having the highest or lowest score in a particular category, or by taking all the cards in a round.

Playing "Dog Nerd" is not only a fun way to learn more about different dog breeds but also a great way to bond with your furry friend. It allows you to appreciate the unique characteristics and traits of each breed and compare them to your own dog. Whether you are a dog owner or just a dog lover, this game is sure to provide hours of entertainment and enjoyment.

So, gather your friends, grab a deck of cards, and get ready to play "Dog Nerd" to discover which breed is truly the goodest, the most intelligent, the tallest, or the most popular among all!

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 141 x 106 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781922754356