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Description
Your business as a local dog walker is booming! In Dog Park: New Tricks there are more dogs to walk - including rescues! - more places in the park to explore, and you’ve even hired a specialist trainer to help you expand your enterprise.
With your trainer’s help, all the pups in your kennel have the potential to learn exciting skills, and even old dogs can learn new tricks! With locations opening up in the park too, there is much to explore…
Dog Park: New Tricks adds three major elements to the Dog Park board game: Multi-breed dogs, Trick training, and Super Locations. You are still trying to become the most accomplished walker by earning the most Reputation, but now you have more layers of strategy to explore and use to your advantage.
This expansion also adds a fifth player, which can be played with or without New Tricks.
—description from the publisher
Dog Park Family
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Part of the Dog Park family — see Dog Park for the combined view.
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Board Games UnLocked Review at 0:16 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds more dogs, focusing on mixed breeds with unique facts.
- New tricks add significant strategy.
- Expansion tends to provide more resources, alleviating resource tightness.
- Super locations offer helpful walk bonuses.
- Does not add significant time to the game's playtime.
- Compatible with all other expansions.
Cons
- The storage solution for the expansion may not fit within the base game box.
Thematic elements
- Dogs and their breeds
Comparison games
- Dog Park
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- New special abilities — Each breed gets a new special ability on top of its inherent ability.
- Player count increase — The expansion adds support for a fifth player.
- Super locations — These locations add new walk bonuses and provide more resources.
- Trainer token — A trainer token is used to assign to a dog, affecting the cost of using trick abilities.
- trick cards — The trick board has cards that are randomly assigned to breeds, teaching them new tricks.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- I'm going to give dog park New Tricks I'm going to give it a let's give it an eight
- it would get a nine if I was very confident that it would fit in the base box
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Expansion Preview at 0:34 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds meaningful depth with tricks and multi-breed mechanics
- New components create varied strategic options and table presence
- Fifth-player integration is smooth and doesn't complicate setup
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- expanded abilities and strategic depth through tricks and multi-breed dogs
- kennel/park with a new trick board and expanded dog roster
Comparison games
- Dog Park
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — Dogs with two breed categories count toward multiple scoring tracks and enable new strategic combinations.
- Fifth player integration — Adds a fifth player tile and related board changes, allowing seamless five-player gameplay without other expansion content.
- Multi-breed dogs — Dogs with two breed categories count toward multiple scoring tracks and enable new strategic combinations.
- Super location tiles — Replaces normal location bonus cards with tiles that grant five distinct actions; multiple players can use the same tile without reputation penalties.
- Trade-offs at super locations — Players may sacrifice a trick token to avoid a negative outcome and gain resources or reputation, influencing pacing and strategy.
- Trick board integration — A new trick board sits on top of the main board; tricks are breed-specific and activated through trainer/board costs when in kennel or on walk.
- Trick cards and activation — Trick cards provide new abilities and can be activated during walks or kennel phases depending on location and training status.
- Trick-Taking — A new trick board sits on top of the main board; tricks are breed-specific and activated through trainer/board costs when in kennel or on walk.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's a brand new expansion coming to Kickstarter
- the biggest change is really the trick board
- multi-breed dogs are introduced to the game
- you simply add a couple of tiles to the main board and the rest of the game plays really seamlessly
- can you imagine trying to walk five dogs at once
- the fifth player expansion can be played with or without the new content from new tricks
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Unknown Channel Review at 0:08 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Deepens strategy with training and multi-breed mechanics
- Solid 5-player expansion with thoughtful balance adjustments
- Maintains coherence with base game while adding meaningful choices
Cons
- Adds complexity and setup considerations; potentially better for players with some experience
- More components to manage in play area
Thematic elements
- Trick training, multi-breed dogs, weather-based objectives
- Park expansion adding training and variety to dogs in a canine community
- Informative and enthusiastic expansion-focused narration
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — Dogs can count as multiple breeds for training and end-game scoring, increasing strategic depth.
- Deck Building — 60 new dogs are added and mixed with base and expansion cards to preserve balance and variety.
- deck integration — 60 new dogs are added and mixed with base and expansion cards to preserve balance and variety.
- Five-player expansion integration — Includes new fifth-player components and balance adjustments with updated objective decks.
- Multi-breed dogs — Dogs can count as multiple breeds for training and end-game scoring, increasing strategic depth.
- Super locations — Juiced-up spaces for walking that allow multiple dogs to use those spaces without the usual penalties.
- Training tokens and discs — New physical tokens (frisbee-like token and trainer figure) track training progress.
- Trick training — New trick cards and a trainer figure introduce training of dogs to perform tricks with breed-based costs.
- Trick-Taking — New trick cards and a trainer figure introduce training of dogs to perform tricks with breed-based costs.
- Weather cards — Weather objective cards add variability and can modify dog actions or bonuses.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's so good how can it be gooder better
- new tricks has some really cool features and it just up the game
- for the five players alone boom like that it's worth this
- the tricks in the new tricks expansion ... it's just so clever
- New Tricks gives 5 000 thumbs up
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Allies or Enemies Review at 11:26 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds depth for experienced players
- Quicker, lighter expansion integration with existing rules
- Dual-breed dogs increase thematic variety
Cons
- Expansion might be overwhelming for new players
- More components to manage could slow setup for casual play
Thematic elements
- training tricks, dual-breed dogs, expansion depth
- Expansion adds new features to Dog Park, including a fifth player and tricks
- expansion-driven, slightly more complex yet accessible
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dual-breed dogs — Some dogs count for two breeds, affecting breed-majority scoring in two categories.
- Expanded board and fifth player — Adds spaces for a fifth player, new overlays and cards; expands walk path.
- Forecast and goal cards — New cards affecting scoring and dog selection, increasing replayability.
- Player Board | Main Board — Adds spaces for a fifth player, new overlays and cards; expands walk path.
- Trick-Taking — Trainers assign tricks to dogs; tricks persist and can combo with actions; costs a resource.
- Tricks system — Trainers assign tricks to dogs; tricks persist and can combo with actions; costs a resource.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- I think it's a gateway game
- you win by having the most points
- it's kind of a couple different games smooshed together
- reminds me of Wingspan
- the expansion adds quite a few things
- I would rather have a bunch of big fluffy dogs than win the game
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
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Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- New Tricks expansion is non-modular with all three new elements designed to be combined at once
- New Tricks also comes with components for a fifth player expansion and you can play either the base game or the game with the new mechanisms at 5 players
- there are new mixed breed dogs to walk higher in cost but higher in reward
- the game is still played in four rounds and each round is still played in four phases
- shuffle the new tricks dog cards and then deal out 25 of these cards into a deck
- you won't use the base game's location bonus deck at all instead replace it with the super location bonus deck from the nutrix expansion
- the fifth player will play with the white components
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Maple University Rules Teach at 0:25 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- Adds fifth-player support and new tricks
- Increases strategic depth and training options
- Super locations add tactical planning opportunities for all players
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- new tricks and training
- park with dogs
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck and stock management for four rounds — The four-round structure with its own walking, home, and scoring phases persists, with adjusted deck setup for tricks.
- five-player expansion setup — Includes overlays to accommodate a fifth player and new leaving bonuses.
- new selection step - train a dog — In addition to choosing which dogs go onto your lead, you must choose which dog to train.
- recruit phase with multi-breed dogs — New multi-breed dogs can appear in recruitment and have combined breed types.
- Super locations — Powerful locations that can be occupied by multiple players and do not incur reputation penalties.
- train and tricks activation — Trick cards indicate when they can be resolved, cost, and whether the dog must be on lead or kennel.
- trainer marker and trained token — Move trainer marker and place trained token on a dog to make tricks cheaper this round.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- New Tricks expansion is non-modular with all three new elements designed to be combined at once
- New Tricks also comes with components for a fifth player expansion and you can play either the base game or the game with the new mechanisms at 5 players
- there are new mixed breed dogs to walk higher in cost but higher in reward
- the game is still played in four rounds and each round is still played in four phases
- shuffle the new tricks dog cards and then deal out 25 of these cards into a deck
- you won't use the base game's location bonus deck at all instead replace it with the super location bonus deck from the nutrix expansion
- the fifth player will play with the white components
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Unknown Channel Review at 0:06 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Adds a fifth player with manageable overhead, increasing interaction and auction dynamics.
- Introduces mixed-breed and rescue dogs, enhancing theme, narrative appeal, and end-game decision points.
- Expands trick options and dog abilities, boosting decision space and replayability.
- New walk locations and double-sided tiles create meaningful choices and excitement.
- More dog cards and trade cards increase variability and potential synergies.
Cons
- Trick card system can feel heavy and hard to memorize; seven potential actions with dual-breed overlaps.
- Potential rules overhead and memory load; not all tricks flow smoothly in every session.
- High variability may raise the learning curve for new players and reduce familiarity over time.
- Cognitive load can lead to confusion if players try to optimize too many options simultaneously.
Thematic elements
- Breeding diversity, rescue awareness, and training as a cooperative-competitive park management activity.
- A dog park setting in a contemporary community; players manage dogs of various breeds within a light competitive setting.
- Light, humorous, family-friendly; dog-themed flavor threaded through mechanics and scoring.
Comparison games
- Wingspan (Oceana expansion)
- Barrage
- Dog Park (base game)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Auction — Simultaneous bidding to secure scarce actions or resources, increasing interaction especially with more players.
- Auction / Bidding — Simultaneous bidding to secure scarce actions or resources, increasing interaction especially with more players.
- Card variety (dog and trade cards) — New dog cards (including rescue/mixed breeds) and new trade cards are randomized each game, boosting variability.
- Compound Scoring — Scoring hinges on counts of breeds, with mixed-breed and rescue dogs enabling overlap across multiple goals.
- Double-sided location tiles — Locations (walk spaces) introduce variety with double-sided tiles, expanding available actions and strategic options.
- End-game scoring by breed — Scoring hinges on counts of breeds, with mixed-breed and rescue dogs enabling overlap across multiple goals.
- Move Along track — Players advance along a park walk track to trigger actions and gather resources; progression creates pacing and strategic choices.
- Track Advancement — Players advance along a park walk track to trigger actions and gather resources; progression creates pacing and strategic choices.
- Trainer tokens and frisbee mechanic — Frisbee tokens indicate trained dogs; training can affect future trick costs and accessibility.
- Trick action system — Trick cards grant special powers; a trainer on a dog determines the cost and timing to execute these tricks.
- Trick-Taking — Trick cards grant special powers; a trainer on a dog determines the cost and timing to execute these tricks.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- the tricks are definitely interesting I like what they add and the whole thing this expansion does is it gives you more decision space it gives you more options it makes things a little bit more complex
- and it's also the auction because when you have an auction game usually the more players you have the more interesting it gets because there's more coming up against each other
- the original dog park the base game is more of a family weight game something you want to play with people who enjoy lighter games
- we played a 4 play a game yesterday didn't we yeah quite fun with the auctions and the walks as well
- it's also perfect for people who maybe you play dog park you enjoyed it but felt maybe it was just lacking something and now you have all of this extra complexity
- please ask us any questions you might have about dog park New Tricks
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The Board Game Garden Preview at 13:22 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds depth with multi-breed dogs and tricks
- Supports more players and increased interaction
- New objectives and forecasts diversify scoring
- Super locations provide versatile strategic options
Cons
- Increased complexity may be heavy for newcomers
- More components require longer setup
- Balance of new tricks may vary between sessions
Thematic elements
- Expanded dog play with tricks and multi-breed interactions.
- Same dog park setting with expanded capabilities and new modules.
- Informational and promotional
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — Dogs can be two breeds and count for both breeds in scoring.
- Five-player board and tokens — New boards, tiles, and tokens to accommodate a larger player count.
- Five-player expansion — Adds a fifth color and related components to support 5 players.
- Multi-breed dogs — Dogs can be two breeds and count for both breeds in scoring.
- Multi-Use Cards — New location cards modify park actions and resource exchanges.
- New objectives and forecast cards — Additional scoring objectives and per-round forecast events.
- Player Board | Main Board — New boards, tiles, and tokens to accommodate a larger player count.
- Super location cards — New location cards modify park actions and resource exchanges.
- Trick cards system — Trainer meeples teach dogs tricks, enabling new abilities during walks and home phases.
- Trick-Taking — Trainer meeples teach dogs tricks, enabling new abilities during walks and home phases.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- I love the theme of dog park because I am a dog mama
- the reputation track is all the way around the outside here
- without further Ado let me explain all of the new things that the new tricks expansion adds to dog park
- the biggest thing for the new tricks expansion is exactly that
- we have the new tricks we have the fifth player we have the new objective cards
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Unknown Channel Review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds a fifth player without destabilizing balance, enabling larger groups to enjoy the game.
- Introduces trainer-taught tricks that significantly increase strategic depth and decision-making on every turn.
- The inclusion of super tiles and longer walk phases creates dynamic, varied experiences each round.
- Mixing old and new dogs broadens tactical options and helps keep the core game feeling fresh.
Cons
- Substantially increases complexity, which may deter casual players or extend learning curves.
- New rules and components may require a clearer or more extensive rules reference for smooth play.
- Balancing interactions between old and new dogs could demand careful setup or house rules for clarity.
Thematic elements
- Expansion-driven management and competition of a dog-walking crew; balancing variety and strategy with player interaction
- A whimsical, lighthearted canine-themed park where multiple dogs compete for attention, treats, and walk rewards within a structured play area.
- Expository and evaluative, walking the listener through each new feature and its effect on gameplay
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Auction / Bidding — An extra bidding space on the main board is introduced to support a fifth player, expanding the decision space and competition on each turn.
- bidding — An extra bidding space on the main board is introduced to support a fifth player, expanding the decision space and competition on each turn.
- dog pool and mix — There is an equal mix of old and new dogs, expanding the pool and ensuring variety while maintaining balance between cohorts.
- super tiles — Eight multicolored super tiles are randomly placed on the walk area each round, creating new routes, bonuses, and opportunities.
- trainer and tricks — Each player has a trainer who can teach one dog a trick; once learned, the trick can be used on every turn, elevating the strategic layer and decision-making.
- Trick-Taking — Each player has a trainer who can teach one dog a trick; once learned, the trick can be used on every turn, elevating the strategic layer and decision-making.
- walk phase — The walk phase becomes longer and more lucrative due to new markers and super locations, increasing strategic depth and risk/reward considerations.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- these tricks are gamechanging and single-handedly up the complexity of dog park a whole step
- it turns a casual game into something far more involved
- New Tricks is like a new game
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