# Fort: Cats & Dogs Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 20-40 min
- **Weight**: 2.63 / 5
- **Designers**: Grant Rodiek, Nick Brachmann
- **Artists**: Kyle Ferrin
- **Publishers**: Leder Games, 2Tomatoes Games, CrowD Games, Fox in the Box, Matagot, MS Edizioni, Spielworxx
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Follow, Hand Management

## Verdict
If you love Fort and want more critters to juggle, this expansion gives you loyal dogs and fickle cats in quick‑play rounds.Charming animal tokensSimple mechanicsShort playtimeBase game requiredNeeds to meet pet needsMinimal learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Fort: Cats & Dogs Expansion adds two fresh layers of fun to the beloved Fort base game: a dog module and a cat module, which can be played separately or together at the group's discretion. Each animal comes with its own personality. Dogs are loyal but demand that you meet their needs; ignore them and they wander off from the doghouse. At game end, the player with the most dogs safely in their doghouse scores seven points. Cats, on the other hand, are fickle: they act at specific times, move around a lot, and can be drawn to a player whose yard contains cards of certain suits, even if the current owner also has those cards. The more cats you retain by the end, the more points you earn. The expansion preserves the Deck, Bag, and Pool Building mechanic, letting you choose which cards to stock for your animal roster, while Hand Management stays vital for deciding when to satisfy pet demands or strategically let them slip away. The Follow mechanic kicks in when a cat changes owners, forcing the new owner to react. Playtime ranges from 20 to 40 minutes for 2‑4 players, and the low complexity (weight 2.6) keeps it approachable for beginners and fans of the core game alike. In short, the expansion adds light strategy, humor, and the feeling of caring for (or losing) a virtual pet. If you enjoy card games with cute themes and simple mechanics, you'll love watching dogs and cats dash around your Fort yard.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the expansion?
It supports 2 to 4 players, just like the base game.

### Do I need the base game to play the expansion?
Yes, Fort: Cats & Dogs Expansion requires the original Fort game to function.

### Can I use only the dog module or only the cat module?
Absolutely, you can play with just one of the modules or combine both in the same session.

### How long does a game with the expansion last?
Typically 20–40 minutes, depending on player count and whether you use both modules.

### Does the expansion increase the game’s complexity?
Not significantly; the weight stays around 2.6, keeping the game light and easy to pick up.

### Are the cards in Portuguese?
The components are in English; you’ll need to translate the cards or use a fan‑made spreadsheet if you want to play in Portuguese.

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