
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,446
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Cloak & Dagger
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 1984

2007
Rules assistance for Fleeced!
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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Fleeced! is a board game released in 2007 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Nick Park and its main mechanics are Take That, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
Wallace and Gromit's cracking new sheep rustling board game! It's 'Shear' fun and frustration for all the family! Devised by Nick Park himself - the creator of W&G this promises to be huge fun. Wallace & Gromit's Fleeced!: Sheep Rustling Game is a board game where players work their way around the streets seeking out fugitive sheep. Rustling them from their hideouts or from other players and herd them in long lines safely back home. But beware! Sheep rustling's a gamble! The more sheep you rustle - the more other rustling rascals will have their greedy eyes on your flock.
Fleeced! supports 2–6 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 Fleeced! is 90 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 Fleeced! 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.
Fleeced! has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Fleeced! belongs to these categories: Humor, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. 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 Fleeced! are: Nick Park. 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 Fleeced! 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.