425DOG-THEMED ACTIVITIES
Book 1 of 4Available now
Canine Capers
The Ultimate Game Night for Dog Lovers
Good Friends. Great Dogs. Even Better Game Nights.
- 425 Dog-Themed Activities
- 3–6 players
- Ages 11+
The Game Night Collection by Gary Althaus
Good Friends. Great Games. Unforgettable Nights.
A whole lot of laughter, inspired by the animals we love.
Four books. Four animal worlds. Hundreds of trivia questions, riddles, puzzles and wonderfully silly challenges, ready the moment you open the cover. Just pick a book, gather your favourite people and let the fun begin.
- Ages 11+
- 3–6 Players
- Approximately 35 Minutes
- Four Animal-Themed Adventures
Not Your Ordinary Books
More Than Books. They’re Game Nights Waiting to Happen.
Every book in the Game Night Collection is a complete game night tucked between two covers. Open to any page and you’ll find trivia, riddles, pantomimes, puzzles and quick-fire challenges, each one inspired by an animal people adore.
They were created by Gary Althaus, a teacher of 35 years who filled his classroom with games and puzzles. So they’re built for real tables and real people: the competitive cousin, the quiet friend who knows every answer, and the grandparent who somehow wins anyway.
- Hundreds of activitiesBetween 400 and 425 in every book.
- Made for groups3–6 players, ages 11 and up.
- Ready in secondsOpen the book and start playing.
Four Books. Four Animal Worlds.
Find Your Kind of Wild.
Dog people, cat people, bird people, horse people: there’s a game night here with your name on it. Choose your animal and step inside its world.
400CAT-THEMED ACTIVITIES
Book 2 of 4Coming soon
Feline Frenzy
The Ultimate Game Night for Cat Lovers
Curious Friends. Clever Cats. Even Better Game Nights.
- 400 Cat-Themed Activities
- 3–6 players
- Ages 11+
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425PARROT-THEMED ACTIVITIES
Book 3 of 4Coming soon
Parrot Pandemonium
The Ultimate Game Night for Parrot Lovers
Bright Feathers. Big Laughs. Even Better Game Nights.
- 425 Parrot-Themed Activities
- 3–6 players
- Ages 11+
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425HORSE-THEMED ACTIVITIES
Book 4 of 4Coming soon
Equine Escapades
The Ultimate Game Night for Horse Lovers
Free Spirits. Great Horses. Even Better Game Nights.
- 425 Horse-Themed Activities
- 3–6 players
- Ages 11+
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A Little Thinking. A Lot of Laughing.
Good Games Bring Out the Best in People.
Laugh Together
From howling contests to pantomimes nobody can guess, the best moments are the ones that leave the whole table in stitches.
Discover Something New
Surprising animal facts turn up on almost every page. They’re the kind you’ll be repeating at dinner for weeks.
Bring Everyone Into the Fun
A mix of brainy, silly and active challenges means everyone aged 11 and up gets their moment to shine.
Make More Memories
Game nights become the stories you tell for years. These books are made to be opened again and again.
Turn the Page. Start the Fun.
Every Page Brings a New Way to Play.
Each book mixes quick questions with creative challenges, so no two turns ever feel the same. Choose a category to peek at a real activity.
Contents
Trivia & Animal Facts
Ask the player whose birthday is closest to Veterans Day.
True or false: A dog was never an official mascot for the Olympics.
Reveal the answer
False. Waldi, a dachshund, was a mascot for the 1972 Olympics.
1 point
Canine Capers · Game 1, Activity 1 (from the author’s published sample)
Riddles & Brain Teasers
Set a timer for 20 seconds. Ask the player at your left.
In 20 seconds, name a dog breed that rhymes with “got wilder.”
Reveal the answer
Rottweiler
1 point
Canine Capers · Game 9, Activity 4 (from the author’s published sample)
Word Games & Puzzles
Ask the player two places to your left.
Spell “Fido jumped on my grandmother” in reverse.
Reveal the answer
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Activity quoted on Gary’s blog. The “who plays” line is a website sample.
Charades & Creative Challenges
Ask the player wearing the most blue.
Act out a dog getting a bath, without words.
Reveal the answer
The table guesses. Big splashes encouraged.
Example activity quoted on Gary’s blog. The “who plays” line is a website sample.
Team Challenges
Split into two teams.
In 60 seconds, list as many animal sounds as you can. Woof, purr, squawk and neigh all count!
Reveal the answer
The longest list wins.
2 points
Website-original sample activity (not taken from a book).
Surprise Activities
Ask the player with the longest hair.
The Puppy Bowl is played on the day of what game?
Reveal the answer
Super Bowl
1 point
Canine Capers · Game 9, Activity 2 (from the author’s published sample)
Your Next Great Game Night Starts Here.
Pick a Book. Gather Your People. Let the Games Begin.
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Step 1: Choose Your Animal Adventure
Dogs, cats, parrots or horses? Pick the book that matches your crowd, or collect all four.
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Step 2: Bring Your Favourite People Together
Three to six players is the sweet spot. Family, friends, classmates: everyone aged 11 and up can join in.
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Step 3: Pick Your Challenge
Open to a game and read the next activity aloud. Trivia, riddles, charades, puzzles. You never know what’s coming.
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Step 4: Let the Laughter Take Over
Keep score, cheer the comebacks and crown a champion in about 35 minutes. Then play again.
- Ages 11+
- 3–6 Players
- About 35 minutes
Can’t Wait for Game Night?
A Little Fun Before the Big Fun.
Pick an animal, answer a question and see who’s cheering you on. It’s a quick taste of game night, no book required.
True or false: A dog was never an official mascot for the Olympics.
Score 0
Good Company Makes Everything Better.
There’s Always a Reason to Get Together.
Family Game Nights
Phones down, snacks out. Grandparents, parents and kids on the same team, or gloriously not.
Parties & Gatherings
The instant icebreaker for birthdays, holidays and get-togethers. Read one question aloud and watch the room come alive.
Classrooms & Group Activities
Created by a teacher of 35 years. A natural fit for rainy-day breaks, clubs, camps and any group that needs a brain break.
Gifts for Animal Lovers
For the friend who sends you pet videos, the cat whisperer, the bird enthusiast and the horse fanatic: a gift that gets everyone playing.
Stories, Surprises & a Little Animal Mischief.
Keep the Curiosity Going.
Hosting tips, behind-the-book stories and features about Gary and his games.
Not Your Average Dog Book: Meet the Game That Barks, Wags, and Wins
What do you get when you cross a trivia night, a pantomime challenge, a dog encyclopedia, and a laughing fit? Meet the game-night-in-a-book that started it all.
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Your unofficial, totally essential, slightly ridiculous guide to throwing the best Canine Capers game night ever, from setting the stage to crowning a Top Dog.
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The Best Nights Aren’t Always Planned. They’re Played.
Four books, four animal worlds and one very good excuse to get everyone around the table.
