# Battle Sheep

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2010
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #2042
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.45 / 5
- **Designers**: Francesco Rotta
- **Artists**: Andrea Femerstrand
- **Publishers**: Blue Orange (EU), Blue Orange Games, Jactalea, Arclight Games, FoxGames, Gambit (Гамбіт), Geoni, GoKids 玩樂小子, HUCH!, Korea Boardgames, Lanlalen, Lautapelit.fi, Lelekan, Lúdilo, Rexhry
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Animals
- **Mechanics**: Enclosure, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Modular Board

## Verdict
Looking for a quick, cute game that makes you think? Battle Sheep is the right choice! It's abstract, but with sheep, and the board changes each game, forcing you to come up with new tactics.Fast and to the pointModular and unpredictable boardSimple yet deep strategyEasy to learn and playCan get crowded quicklyLittle direct interactionLuck in initial setupRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a pasture dispute in Battle Sheep! This quick and strategic little game puts you in charge of a flock of sheep with a single objective: to dominate the largest patch of grass possible. The board setup is super simple, using modular hexagon tiles that you put together to create a unique battlefield each game. Each player starts with a stack of sheep on one of the edges. On your turn, you take a portion of your sheep stack, leave at least one behind (so you don't end up with nothing!), and move the rest in a straight line, as far as you can, to occupy a new hexagon. The trick is that when you move, you leave a new stack behind, which can be used by you (or your opponent!) in future turns. As the game progresses, the board gets crowded, the sheep multiply, and movement options drastically decrease. It's an 'Enclosure' game with a touch of 'Grid Movement' that requires planning and anticipation. Whoever manages to spread their sheep and occupy the most spaces at the end wins. Perfect for those looking for an abstract, fast-paced experience full of unexpected twists, with a cute animal theme.

## FAQ
### How many sheep do I start with?
Each player starts with 16 sheep (in 2-player games) or 12 sheep (in 3-4 player games). The total number of pieces depends on the player count.

### What's the average playtime?
Battle Sheep is super fast! A game typically lasts about 15 to 20 minutes.

### Is this a game for kids?
Yes! It's a great game to introduce children to abstract strategy games. The rules are simple, but the tactical depth also appeals to adults.

### How does scoring work?
At the end of the game, the player with the most sheep in separate stacks on the board wins. It's not about who captured the most, but who occupied the most space.

### Is the board always the same?
No! The board is made of modular tiles that are assembled differently each game, ensuring each playthrough is a new challenge.

### Can I move my sheep anywhere?
You move a stack of sheep in a straight line as far as you can, but you must leave at least one sheep behind. Movement is limited by other sheep and the board edges.

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