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Designers \/<\/strong> Publisher \/ Year:<\/strong> Alex Hague, Jon Perry, Justin Vickers \/ CMYK<\/a> \/ 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player Count \/ Playtime<\/strong>: 1-4 Players \/ 30 mins<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre \/ Type \/ Mechanics:<\/strong> Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, Card Game, Dice, Animals<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reminds Me Of: <\/strong>Dairyman (2016)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spots<\/em><\/a> is a game where, as the publisher puts it best, \u201cdogs have spots, dice have spots, place dice to score points.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s incredibly easy to learn and hits the table fast, making it a perfect filler game or something to play when you don\u2019t have time for a heavier title. On your turn, you\u2019ll choose an action, usually rolling dice, and then try to place those dice onto your dog cards by matching the values to the empty \u201cspots.\u201d The catch is that if you can\u2019t place a die, it goes onto your yard, and too many dice in your yard means you bust. When that happens, you lose progress for the round, so there\u2019s always that push-your-luck tension of whether to keep rolling or play it safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also take other actions like burying dice to clear your yard or digging them back up, which adds a bit of strategy beyond just rolling and hoping for the best. Once you completely fill a dog card, you score it and work toward collecting a set number of dogs to win the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best parts is the variability. You can swap out the set of six dog cards in play, each with different abilities, so every game feels a little different. Some dogs reward certain play styles, while others help mitigate risk, which keeps things fresh without adding complexity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve had a lot of fun playing this with my group. It\u2019s quick, light, and always gets a few laughs. The push-your-luck element keeps everyone engaged, even in such a simple system. Plus, the dog cards are genuinely cute, which just adds to the charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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