Review by Spellenduif

Sheep Showdown ( @growlygames ) is a chaotic card game about cute sheep and sneaky sabotage!

Imagine you’re a shepherd trying to collect 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. You might score a handful of sheep, but before you know it, you’re standing on a rocket sheep and flying 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 starts when the bomb sheep come into play. One wrong move and a whole group of cards (including other dogs!) fly out of the game. And yes, if you play it right, you can even block an opponent completely. 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 are safe, but within a few moves you can lose everything. And yet you immediately want to play another game.

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

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

🥈8/10

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