Zombie Sheep: Dung of the Dead
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,182
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Zombie Sheep
2015
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- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
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Zombie Sheep is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jason Gough and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Zombie Sheep is a card game for 2 - 4 players where each player represents a group that find zombie sheep desirable in their own ways: Sheep Herders - Sheep are their lives and undead wool must be valuable. Animal Lovers - They have a love of all animals and an undead sheep is quite unique. Zombie Fanatics - This group is simply a fan of all zombies but a sheep zombie now that is different. Mad Scientist - The strange and unknown must be "studied". Each of these groups race to capture 5 points worth of zombie sheep Zombie Sheep has 17 sheep that are each a parody tribute to horror or zombieism. The players will play cards to try and catch sheep while preventing others from doing the same. Card count: 155 Sleeve Size: Standard 66mm x 91mm
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- Casual Dragon Games
Questions and answers
Zombie 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 Zombie Sheep is 15–30 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 Zombie Sheep 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.
Zombie Sheep 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.
Zombie Sheep belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Zombie Sheep are: Jason Gough. 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 Zombie 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.