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The Sheep
2026
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- 2–4 players
- 80–160 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
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The Sheep is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 80–160 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jeremy Stark, Kyle Talbert, and Luke Schwanger and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
The Sheep is a comedy-horror game where sheep have pushed humanity to brink of extinction. The Shepherds were founded to face this threat. Work together with your fellow Shepherds to protect Caravans as they travel through the wilderness. Each Day is preparation for the unknown threat that will come at Night. Simultaneous turn-based gameplay that features random events, individual character mats, and gear upgrades. —description from the publisher
Publishers
- Zero Strategy Games
Questions and answers
The Sheep 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 The Sheep is 80–160 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 The Sheep for ages 14 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.
The Sheep has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
The Sheep belongs to these categories: Humor, Animals, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, and Hexagon Grid. 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 The Sheep are: Jeremy Stark, Kyle Talbert, and Luke Schwanger. 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 The 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.