# DIG

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #5671
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 10 min
- **Weight**: 1.23 / 5
- **Designers**: Chris Handy (I)
- **Artists**: Chris Handy (I)
- **Publishers**: Perplext, Lucrum Games, Matagot, One Moment Games, Oya
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Animals, Card Game, Deduction
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Hand Management, Pattern Movement, Pick-up and Deliver, Push Your Luck, Set Collection, Sudden Death Ending

## Verdict
A quick dog‑digging microgame that will make you laugh and think at the same time.Fast gameplayStrategic movement funEngaging hand managementDistance‑based scoringAccessible microgameShort play timeMax 3 bones in handValue can shift quicklyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
DIG is that pocket‑sized microgame that makes people laugh with the idea of dogs hunting bones in a card yard. Each player takes on the role of a brave dog that runs across the "Yard", digs up bones, and tries to return each one to the matching bowl with the highest efficiency possible. The goal is simple: at the end, whoever brings the most points wins.

How does it work? Each turn you can perform up to three actions: move, dig, or drop. Movement is limited by action points and by how many bones you carry – the more bones, the fewer steps. Digging reveals a bone that goes into your hand, but you can hold only up to three at a time. Dropping requires your dog to be on the position of the matching bowl; then the bone is exposed for all to see and you earn points.

Scoring has a twist: the value of each bone depends on the distance between the bowl and the dog house. The closer, the higher the value, ranging from 5 to 1. When you dig, the card that was at the back of the Yard is pulled to the bone’s spot, and the furthest bowl swaps positions, creating a "leapfrog" effect that can change strategy on the fly.

The game ends when the bowls become the last group of cards in the Yard. Bones still in players’ hands are discarded. It’s a 10‑minute, 2‑to‑4 player game with a lot of attention to positioning and timing. If you like microgames with strategy, deduction, and a touch of luck, DIG will surprise you with its fast pace and the possibility to turn the game with a single move.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
DIG works with 2 to 4 players.

### What is the average playtime?
Between 10 and 10 minutes per game.

### Do I need board game experience?
No, it’s a quick and easy microgame to learn.

### What are the main components?
A set of Yard cards, colored bowls, dog pieces, and bone tokens.

### Who is DIG recommended for?
For those who enjoy microgames with strategy, deduction, and a touch of luck.

### How does the game end?
When the bowls become the last group of cards in the Yard, the game ends immediately.

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