
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,528
- BGG rating
- 6.9
The King's Will
- 2–4 players
- 50–90 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2017

2011
Rules assistance for Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen is a board game released in 2011 for 3–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Hans-Peter Stoll, Frank Gartner, and Uta Weinkauf and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Auction / Bidding.
For the tenth anniversary of [email protected], the site's feline mascot Hallbert invites you to participate in Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen (East Frisian Sheep Hustle). In this game the sheep compete in a lively race, which is, alas, not always free of small dirty tricks. While the sheep struggle on the dyke for the best positions, Hallbert is hiding and intends to scare the slowest sheep so that it flops off the dyke. Meanwhile, the sheep are no angels and are hustling for positions, with all of them wanting to shove their fellow racers onto slippry ground. Those who have a lifesaver are the lucky ones that can continue the race. Without a lifesaver, any sheep sliding down the dyke is doomed to watch the race from a distance. When only two sheep remain on the dyke, the race ends and an award ceremony takes place; according to East Frisian tradition, the most fearless sheep that has not aimlessly rushed forward wins the race - thus, the runner-up is really the winner! Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen, which will appear in an edition of 500 copies, is being sold on a non-profit basis, with neither the game designers nor the graphic designers earning money from the game.
Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen supports 3–8 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 Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen is 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 Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen for ages 10 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.
Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen 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.
Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen belongs to these categories: Humor and Racing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Auction / Bidding. 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 Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen are: Hans-Peter Stoll, Frank Gartner, and Uta Weinkauf. 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 Ostfriesisches Schafe-Schubsen 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.