Read the Room — Animal Edition
Everyone thinks they know what a dog wants. Or a cat. Or a parrot. The magic of this game is discovering just how differently the people across the table from you think — and finding the moments where you and a friend are somehow, inexplicably, perfectly in sync about what a hamster is feeling.
About Petiquette
From Oink Games — the Japanese studio famous for packing surprisingly deep, clever experiences into tiny boxes — Petiquette is a social deduction and matching game built around one endlessly entertaining question: what is this animal thinking right now? Players look at illustrated scenes of pets in various situations and try to match their answers with the rest of the group. It's not about being right. It's about thinking the same way as the people you're playing with, which turns out to be a lot harder and a lot funnier than it sounds.
The humor comes naturally. The debate that follows each round — why would anyone think the cat is happy in that situation? — is where the real entertainment lives. Oink's signature illustration style keeps every card charming and expressive, giving players just enough visual information to make a confident guess and just enough ambiguity to spark an argument.
Who It's For
Petiquette is a light game in every sense — rules that land in minutes, plays in well under an hour, and an energy that suits casual game nights, family gatherings, or anyone looking for something that gets people talking without requiring a strategy guide. It works beautifully as an opener for a longer game night or as the main event when the group just wants to laugh. The compact Oink box makes it easy to bring anywhere.
What's in the Box
True to Oink's philosophy, everything here is thoughtfully produced in a small footprint. The card illustrations are expressive and full of personality — pets caught in relatable, absurd, or ambiguous moments that do exactly what they need to do. The game's strength is in its concept and its cards, and neither disappoints. If you've played other Oink titles, you know the standard of craft that goes into these compact packages.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Oink Games |
| Players | 3–8 |
| Recommended Player Count | 5–7 |
| Age Range | 8+ |
| Play Time | 20–30 minutes |
| Game Weight | Light |
| Language | English |
