
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,203
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Unfold: Dark Story
- 1–6 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2020

2021
Rules assistance for Sly Wolf and the Missing Note
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Sly Wolf and the Missing Note is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Alexander Peshkov and Ekaterina Pluzhnikova and its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game.
“Silver Note” is a famous musical festival held every year in a peaceful valley. Talented sheep musicians gather in the hope of receiving the eponymous award from lupine critics. However, this year the prize went missing. A wolf and four sheep accomplices were the culprits – none of them attended the concert. Right now wolves are already on the train leaving the valley, yet you still have a chance to talk to the sheep. Can you identify the criminal in time to return the missing note? Playing as a team find out which of the wolves is the culprit. Interview the sheep treating them with vegetables they like, obtain crucial information about judges and sheep participants using special translation device, identify accomplices, and deduce the identity of the thief! If you manage to find the culprit in time, you all win. However, if the wolf with the missing note reaches the train station and leaves the valley, you all lose. —description from the publisher
Sly Wolf and the Missing Note supports 2–4 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 Sly Wolf and the Missing Note 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 Sly Wolf and the Missing Note for ages 6 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.
Sly Wolf and the Missing Note has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Sly Wolf and the Missing Note belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game. 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 Sly Wolf and the Missing Note are: Alexander Peshkov and Ekaterina Pluzhnikova. 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 Sly Wolf and the Missing Note 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.