
About this product
Cute pets, clever swaps, and a race to become the top pet-photo star.
A light, family-friendly card game from Reiner Knizia, perfect for quick game nights with animal lovers.
Trade adorable pet photos, create the best Stories, and collect the most paw prints to win.
Product Description
Paws Up is a cheerful card game where players compete to build the cutest and most valuable pet-photo profile. Each round, you swap photo cards from your hand with new cards on display, trying to collect higher paw-print values while also building matching Stories.
It is easy to learn, quick to play, and full of sweet pet-themed charm — cats, dogs, hamsters, toy unicorns… basically the social media feed your heart ordered.
Why you’ll love it
- Cute pet-photo theme — playful animal cards make it instantly friendly and easy to enjoy.
- Simple card swapping — choose carefully, trade smartly, and improve your photo profile each round.
- Story scoring adds clever choices — collect matching animals, places, or paw values to earn extra points.
- Great for families — light rules, quick turns, and a warm theme for casual game nights.
- Designed by Reiner Knizia — a well-known designer with a strong reputation for clever, accessible games.
Quick Details
- Game type: Card game
- Players: 2–5
- Recommended age: 8+
- Play time: 15–30 minutes
- Theme: Pets, social media, animal photos
- Skill level: Easy
- Main skills: Set collection, card drafting, timing, light strategy
- Publisher: Pegasus Spiele
- Designer: Reiner Knizia
- Illustrator: Stephan Lorenz
Good to Know
- The game is played over 13 rounds.
- Players collect paw prints from their final photo cards and Story cards.
- Story cards are earned by collecting matching photo sets, such as the same animal, location, or paw value.
- Best for families, casual players, and anyone who enjoys cute animal themes.
What’s in the Box
- 109 cards
- 1 rulebook
Care & Maintenance
Keep cards dry and store them back in the box after play.
Handle with clean hands to help protect the cards from marks, bends, and snack-finger crime. Tiny crumbs are sneaky little goblins.