
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,717
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Whoowasit?
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2007

2015
Rules assistance for Baaaaa!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Baaaaa! is a board game released in 2015 for 1–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Michaël Rambeau and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Pick-up and Deliver.
In Sauve Moutons you help the shepherd guiding his herd to the house on top of the 3D threeleveled (and divided in quarters) mountain. But beware the really hungry wolf! Each side (the wolf and the sheep) has a different deck. The cards of the wolf are face down in a stack while every sheep card is displayed on the table. In turns each player chooses one card for the herd and applies the movement depicted in it (from one to three arrows in every direction but downhill) trying to take the majority of the herd into the uphill sheepfold. After that he reveals a wolf card and must apply its movement, which may result in the wolf capturing one of the sheep. Players share the victory if at least 6 sheep (out of 10) arrive safe to the top.
Baaaaa! supports 1–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Baaaaa! is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Baaaaa! for ages 5 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Baaaaa! has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Baaaaa! belongs to these categories: Animals and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Pick-up and Deliver. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Baaaaa! are: Michaël Rambeau. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Baaaaa! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.