Review by the Spellenduif

Sheep Showdown (@growlygames)is a chaotic card game where cute sheep and sneaky sabotage take center stage!

Imagine: you are a shepherd trying to gather as many sheep as possible. Sounds simple, right? But in this 7x7 field (or larger with more players), surprises lurk everywhere. You walk with your dog to a card, and what you find determines your fate. Maybe you score a handful of sheep, but before you know it, you stand on a rocket sheep and fly two spaces further. Or worse: you land on a wolf in sheep's clothing and get to really mess with someone else.

The real chaos only begins when the bomb sheep come into play. One wrong move and a whole group of cards (including other dogs!) flies out of the game. And yes, if you play it right, you can even completely block an opponent with it. That feels mean… but also good!

What makes this game fun is how quickly it escalates. Through chain reactions of sliding sheep cards, the playing field becomes increasingly unpredictable. You think you're safe, but within a few moves, you can suddenly lose everything. And yet, you immediately want to play another round.

The artwork is a big bonus. Think of sheep with party hats, a wolf in sheep's clothing, and even a farting sheep. The combination of humor, strategy, and sabotage makes this a game that is perfect for a game night.

Sheep Showdown is quick to learn, compact to carry, and ideal for players who love chaos and a bit of teasing. But beware: it's not just any tactical game… it's mean. And you have to be able to handle that!

🥈8/10

This review was written by Victor & Rinske and can be found on their Instagram account: @despellenduif