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Wolf & Hound
2016
Rules assistance for Wolf & Hound
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 10–20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Wolf & Hound
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Wolf & Hound is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Fukutarou and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
You are a shepherd in the French Alps where wolves are becoming a problem, chasing your sheep away from your pasture. It is up to your reliable hound to go find your lost sheep and bring them back! Wolf & Hound is a partnership card game of protecting your flock of sheep from hungry wolves. Each turn you play a number card that controls the movement of the wolf or the hound. Where the wolf or the hound moves determines the fate of your sheep. If wolf is in your pasture at the start of your turn, then the wolf chases away one of your sheep; if a hound is in your pasture at the start of your turn, then the hound brings back the lost sheep. Move them wisely to protect you and your partner's sheep, and chase away your opponent's sheep!
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Questions and answers
Wolf & Hound 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 Wolf & Hound is 10–20 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 Wolf & Hound 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.
Wolf & Hound has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Wolf & Hound belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Team-Based 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 Wolf & Hound are: Fukutarou. 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 Wolf & Hound 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.