Review by the Spellenduif

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

Imagine you're a shepherd trying to collect as many sheep as possible. Sounds simple, right? But on this 7x7 field (or larger with more players), surprises lurk everywhere. You walk to a card with your dog, 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 fly two spaces further. Or worse: you land on a wolf in sheep's clothing and get to thoroughly mess with someone else.

The real chaos only begins when the bomb sheep enter the game. One wrong step 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. Chain reactions of sliding sheep cards make the playing field increasingly unpredictable. You think you're safe, but in just a few turns you can lose everything. And yet you immediately want to play another game.

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, tactics, and sabotage makes this a game that is perfect for a game night.

Sheep Showdown is quick to learn, compact to take with you, and ideal for players who love chaos and a little 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