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The Sheep Race (2013)

2–6 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
45 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 10+ who like animals games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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The Sheep Race board game box cover

About The Sheep Race

Here is the tale of "The Sheep Race", of that glorious day when her Majesty the Queen of England's sheep were challenged by those of the former colonies in order to decide which of them were the best in the world. New Zealand and Australia were the first to issue the challenge, but soon after Scotland, South Africa, and the United States joined in. Then Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, and even Brazil intervened. England proudly refused to be forced into this …

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AnimalsDiceMiniaturesRacingSports

Mechanics: Betting and Bluffing, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement · Designer: Roberto Mancino

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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The Sheep Race FAQ

How many players is The Sheep Race?
The Sheep Race plays with 2–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does The Sheep Race take to play?
A game of The Sheep Race takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Sheep Race any good?
The Sheep Race rates 6.6/10 from 242 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / dice game built around betting and bluffing, dice rolling, grid movement.