
- BGG rating
- 5.1
Mother Sheep: The Wolf
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 2007

2006
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Mother Sheep is a board game released in 2006 for 2–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jeb Havens and its main mechanics are Line Drawing.
From the Box & Playroom website: "They're cute, they're fluffy, and they're on the loose! Be the first player to fence in Mother Sheep's flock in this exciting game of family fun. Each player has a list of five lost sheep they must fence in to return to the Mother Sheep, and only certain types of fences with which to do it. Each piece of fencing is color-coded to match up with other pieces, so you must think strategically when placing them. Players must work together at the same time as they compete with one another, in order to build up their fences the fastest. Every piece of fencing can either help or hinder the other players, so it’s important to keep track of who else is aiming for your sheep. Will you be the first one to fence in everyone on your list? Expanded by: Mother Sheep: The Wolf
Mother Sheep 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 Mother 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 Mother 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.
Mother Sheep 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.
Mother Sheep belongs to these categories: Animals. Its main mechanics are Line Drawing. 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 Mother Sheep are: Jeb Havens. 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 Mother 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.