Understanding the Squares on the Board
Each player has their turn to roll the dice and move their marker along the squares around the board.
The square that your marker lands on has it's own action or consequence that you need to potentially act upon.
Click Each square below to play the video that explains eACH square.
Wool Sale What To Do:When you land on (or pass) the “Wool Sale” square, you are paid for the sale of wool from your sheep. The amount you receive from the Bank, depends on the number of Sheep Pens AND any Stud Rams that you have. So count up the number of pens that you…
Stock Sale Selling Sheep Buying Sheep What To Do:When you land on this square you can choose to sell sheep or buy sheep or pass.To SELL Sheep:1. First decide how many you want to sell (Maximum 15 pens).2. Then pick up the next stock sale card and look at "SELLER"3. There are two prices. The…
Tucker BagFirefighting Card on Top:Firefighting equipment should always be on the top of the stack at the start of the game, and returned to the top of the stack after the benefit has been gained.What To Do:When you land on this square You should take the top Tucker Bag card, follow the instructions and return…
Local DroughtWhat To Do:This square only affects Natural Pastures (orange paddocks) and Improved Pastures (green paddocks). It does not affect Irrigated Pastures (blue paddocks). When you land on this square, if you have sheep on Natural or Improved Pastures you must sell half of them to the bank. (If you have an odd number of…
Flood DamageWhat To Do:When you land on this square you must pay $1,000 to the bank.Extra Information:Floods cause great damage to buildings, fences, pastures and loss of stock. Sometimes "flash" flooding can be caused from heavy rains up-stream, even when your property is in a drought.
Bore Dries UpWhat To Do:This square only affects Irrigated Pastures (blue paddocks). It does not affect Natural Pastures (orange paddocks) and Improved Pastures (green paddocks). When you land on this square, if you have sheep on Irrigated Pastures you must sell half of them to the bank. (If an odd number of pens calculate to…
Stud Ram DiesWhat To Do:When you land on this square, if you have one or more Stud Rams you must return the Stud Ram with the highest stud fee to the bank. If you have an insurance policy for your Stud Ram, the bank will refund you the $500 purchase price. If you do not…
Stud RamWhat To Do:If another player owns THAT Stud Ram, you need to pay the STUD FEE to that player. The stud fee is shown on the Stud Ram square.If nobody owns that Stud Ram, you have the option to buy that particular Stud Ram for $500 from the Bank, and you will receive a…
Haymaking SeasonWhat To Do:When you land on any of the 6 squares in the “Haymaking Season” you have the option to purchase a Hay Stack card from the bank. If you are NOT in drought a Hay Stack costs $500. If you ARE in drought, (or your bore has dried up) a Hay Stack costs…
Natural PastureGame Information:Every player begins the game with 5 Natural Pasture Paddocks on their property, stocked with 3 Sheep Pens in each Natural Pasture Paddock. So that's 15 Sheep Pens in total across the 5 Natural Pasture Paddocks, to begin with.You ALWAYS have FIVE PADDOCKS to your property. Never any more or any less than…
Improved PastureWhat To Do:You can only purchase Improved Pasture cards from the bank immediately BEFORE it is your turn to throw the dice. Each of the five paddocks costs $500 to improve. You can "Improve" any number of paddocks (from 1 to 5). It is not essential to have stock on the paddocks when you improve…
Irrigated PastureWhat To Do:You can only purchase Irrigated Pasture cards from the bank immediately BEFORE it is your turn to throw the dice. You must have already paid for 5 improved pasture cards, before you can irrigate your pastures. Each of the five paddocks costs $1,500 to improve.You can irrigate any number of paddocks (from…
Local RainGame Info:When you land on the LOCAL RAIN square, if you are in drought (or if your bore has dried up), Local Rain breaks the drought on your property. If you are not in drought Local Rain has no effect.
Drench Sheep For WormsWhat To Do:When you land on this square you must choose to pay either $10 per pen to the bank, or Pay $20 per pen to the bank and receive the "Worm Control Program" card. You only get a "Worm Control Program" card if you pay $20 per pen. However, next time…
Spray For Weeds and InsectsWhat to do:When you land on this square you must pay $100 to the bank. You will receive a "Control of Weeds and Insects" card.Extra Game Info:Next time you sell your sheep you will get an extra 20%. You must then return the "Control of Weeds and Insects"card to the bank.Note:You…
Pay Cost of Fertilising PastureWhat to do:When you land on this square you must pay $250 to the bank. You will receive a "Fertilised Pasture" card.Extra Game Info:Next time you sell your sheep you will get an extra 20%. You must then return the "Fertilised Pasture" card to the bank.Note:You should use all your benefit…
Sheep DippingWhat To Do:Pay the bank $10 for every pen of sheep you have.Farming Info:Sheep dipping is usually done after shearing, while the wool is short so that the "dip" can kill pests on the sheep.
You Are Visiting TownWhat To Do:The next time it's your turn, you must miss a throw of the dice.Farming Info:It is necessary to visit town to purchase items for farm and home. But while you are in town you are not working on your farm and your farm may take longer to be productive.
Jet Sheep Against Fly StrikeWhat to do:When you land on this square you must pay $5 per pen. If you have 15 pens you need to pay $75 to the bank.Farming Info:A sheep “jet” is a high pressure shower that squirts the sheep with chemical that kills flies, especially blow flies that lay eggs in moist…
Control of VerminWhat to do:When you land on this square you must pay $50 to the bank.Farming Info:Vermin include rabbits, mice etc. Rabbits can reach high numbers and eat the pasture needed by the sheep. Mice and other pests can cause a lot of damage.
Footrot TreatmentWhat to do:When you land on this square you must pay $20 for every “pen” of sheep you have. If you have 15 pens, you need to pay $300 to the bank.Farming Info:Footrot can cause sheep to go lame which can lead to starvation. Footrot should be treated regularly so that infected sheep do…
Pay Costs of Fencing RepairsWhat to do:When you land on this square you must pay $500 to the bank.Farming Info:Fences are important to prevent your stock wandering off, or to shut off paddocks for hay etc. Many things damage fences; falling trees, stock pushing, fire, etc. Repairing fences is an on-going maintenance task that can…
Drench For Liver FlukeWhat to do:When you land on this square you must pay $10 per pen to the bank.Farming Info:Sheep can be infected by liver fluke, which is a parasite that lays its eggs in the liver of sheep (and other animals). Liver fluke can cause low productivity and death in 8 - 10…
Vaccinate For Pulpy KidneyWhat to do:When you land on this square you must pay $20 per pen to the bank.Farming Info:Pulpy kidney is a condition that can cause rapid death in sheep without warning signs. It can be controlled with a vaccine to increase immunity to the toxin. It is injected under the skin.
Pay Water Drilling ExpensesWhat to do:When you land on this square you must pay $300 to the bank. You do not get any benefit or affect to your position in the game by landing on this square and paying the fee.Farming Info:Drilling for water is one way to provide water to irrigate your pastures and…
Shearing CostsWhat to do:When you land on this square you must pay $20 per pen to the bank.Farming Info:As shearing time approaches there are many expenses to prepare for the very busy time ahead.
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