Journey of Something, Guess the Doggy

Twenty-four dogs, one mystery pup, and the question of whether your opponent's dog would be friends with your dog's owner.

Each player holds a tray of illustrated dog cards and secretly chooses their mystery pup. The other player asks yes or no questions to narrow the field — "Is your dog wearing sunglasses?" is the classic opener, but Journey of Something's suggested questions are where the game gets interesting: "Would you be friends with your dog's owner?" and "Is your dog friendly?" reveal as much about the player as the dog, which is why this game tends to start conversations.

The dogs themselves have names like Indiana Bones, Katherine Zeta Bones, Jimmy Choo, Sir Barks-a-Lot, and Tootsie, and are illustrated by Emma Morgan — an ink and watercolour artist based right here on the Mornington Peninsula, whose drawings give each character a personality that rewards a long look.

• 3 packs of 24 illustrated dog cards (72 total) plus 2 acrylic trays
• Ask yes/no questions to identify your opponent's mystery pup — classic or subjective
• Illustrated by Emma Morgan, Mornington Peninsula-based ink and watercolour artist
• Compact and travel-friendly; equally good at dinner tables and long car trips
• For 2 players, ages 14 and up; designed and made in Australia

Journey of Something was founded in Melbourne in 2017 by Nicola and Lauren — a lawyer and a graphic designer with a shared love of art, games, and design. Female-founded and Australian-owned, the brand collaborates with artists from Australia and beyond to create beautifully designed, screen-free games, puzzles, and activity kits for children and adults.