
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,576
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Oh My Brain
- 2–5 players
- 10–15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2021

2013
Rules assistance for Sheepzzz
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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Sheepzzz is a board game released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bruno Cathala and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Ladder Climbing.
It's night in the mountains and the shepherds are bored.. so they count sheep... taking care not to be the first to fall asleep! Sheepzz is a card game belonging to the same family as MOW. Players have 5 cards in hand. On their turn they must place one card from their hand on the top on one of the 3 piles, respecting the current law to count Sheepzz: depending on the moment, you have to respect ascending (1 to 19) or descending (19 to 1) order. If you can't play you get all of the cards of one pile as a penalty, collecting as many "bad" points as there are pillows on these cards. Some sheep cards give you specific abilities, and the wolves are jokers... but dangerous ones!
Sheepzzz 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 Sheepzzz is 20 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 Sheepzzz 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.
Sheepzzz 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.
Sheepzzz belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Ladder Climbing. 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 Sheepzzz are: Bruno Cathala. 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 Sheepzzz 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.