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Sheep, Dogs and Wolves
2012
Rules assistance for Sheep, Dogs and Wolves
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Sheep, Dogs and Wolves
For 2 players
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Sheep, Dogs and Wolves is a board game released in 2012 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Néstor Romeral Andrés and Elena Romeral Porquet and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
Sheep, Dogs and Wolves, invented by Néstor Romeral Andrés and his daugther Elena (at age 4), is a tile-laying game for two players (sheep and wolf) who share a common pool of rectangular pieces depicting a sheep, a dog and a wolf, in that order. The sheep player must save as many sheep as possible, while the wolf must feast on those sheep. Chomp! Sheep, Dogs and Wolves has two types of game play: Duel: The players play two complete games, switching roles after the first game. Whoever saves more sheep wins. Bid: Before the game starts, players take turns make increasing bids as to how many sheep they think they can save. The player who passes first plays the wolf; the other player must save at least as many sheep as he bid to win. To start play, place one tile on the table. Players, starting with the sheep, alternate placing tiles on the table, with each tile needing to fit in an imaginary square grid and being adjacent to at least one already-placed tile. Once all tiles have been placed, the game ends. To score, first place a counter on each wolf that has at least two dogs orthogonally adjacent to it; these wolves are "scared" of the dogs and won't eat sheep. Next, place a counter on each sheep adjacent at least to one uncovered wolf; these sheep have been eaten by the wolves. Count each uncovered sheep; these sheep are safe, and the total number of safe sheep is the sheep player's score.
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- nestorgames
- Darmstadt spielt
- Ducosim
- Stiftung Spielen in Österreich
Questions and answers
Sheep, Dogs and Wolves supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Sheep, Dogs and Wolves is 10 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 Sheep, Dogs and Wolves for ages 4 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.
Sheep, Dogs and Wolves 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.
Sheep, Dogs and Wolves belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 Sheep, Dogs and Wolves are: Néstor Romeral Andrés and Elena Romeral Porquet. 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 Sheep, Dogs and Wolves 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.