Herr der Ziegen

What to Expect

Players move goats on a modular 7x7 grid, collecting sets of goat cards and milk cans to score points. Cards serve dual purposes as movement points and melds to form sets worth 8 or more points. Herding dog cards help move collected cards into a home scoring area, doubling their value. The gameplay blends area majority and tile placement mechanics for strategic depth.

Who Is This Game For?

This family-friendly game suits casual players looking for a medium-length tile-placement experience. With a playtime around 40 minutes, it's accessible to players aged 8 and above without requiring prior experience but encourages tactical thinking.

How It Works

Herr der Ziegen combines Tile Placement, Modular Board, and Area Majority / Influence mechanics. Players use cards to move their goat tokens on the board and collect sets of goat cards. Herding dog cards allow players to shift their claimed cards into scoring zones where points are doubled, creating strategic opportunities to control areas and maximize scoring.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Günter Burkhardt, Herr der Ziegen builds on his earlier game Kupferkessel Co. It features a modular board and a unique blend of mechanics. The game was nominated in 2009 for the Graf Ludo award for best family game art. It belongs to the Animals family focusing on goats and herding dogs.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game revolves around herding goats with dogs, set on a grid representing a pasture. It emphasizes animal themes as part of the Animals game family.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on positioning your goats strategically and completing sets to score points efficiently.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Herr der Ziegen is a well-crafted family game with strategic elements and a manageable playtime. It's recommended for players who enjoy tile placement and area control games for 2 to 5 players.