
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,759
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Pick-a-Dog
- 1–5 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2012

2017
Rules assistance for Bye-Bye Black Sheep
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Bye-Bye Black Sheep is a board game released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Torsten Landsvogt and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Push Your Luck.
As a Chinese saying goes, "When walking in a group of three, I must be able to learn from my companions." Now, the animals are going to test this idea during their holiday. Bye-Bye Black Sheep is simple but exciting. You draw cards blindly from one another in order to collect a specific number of animal trio cards. Taking some risk may help you achieve your goal faster, but if you draw a black sheep, then it's bye-bye for you and unfortunately it will scare away all the animals waiting at the watering hole. Will you be lucky enough to come across the helpful eagle, spying mole, and thieving magpie? Say hello to Bye-bye Black Sheep!
Bye-Bye Black Sheep supports 2–5 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 Bye-Bye Black Sheep is 20–30 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 Bye-Bye Black Sheep for ages 8 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.
Bye-Bye Black Sheep has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Bye-Bye Black Sheep belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Push Your Luck. 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 Bye-Bye Black Sheep are: Torsten Landsvogt. 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 Bye-Bye Black Sheep 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.