Sheep Dash: Sheep Away

What the farm puzzle game involves

Sheep Dash: Sheep Away is a puzzle game set on a farm. The goal is to get every sheep off the board without leaving them stuck behind each other. The developer describes it as a brainteaser built on sequencing, so the choice of which animal moves first matters as much as the route it takes.

The listing points at players who enjoy working several moves ahead and who like step-by-step logic problems. Each level is a fixed layout, so the same board always asks for the same kind of planning.

Planning the order sheep leave a board

You move one sheep at a time. Before each move you read the arrows on the board and work out where that sheep will travel. The next move depends on leaving enough room for the sheep that follow.

Moving the wrong sheep first can jam the exit path, and the listing says the jams get tighter as levels progress. Each level needs its own correct sequence, so there is one solution to find rather than a free choice of moves.

Route, sorting and pathfinding puzzles

The listing names three puzzle types: route puzzles, sorting puzzles and pathfinding. Route puzzles ask you to follow a sheep's path to the exit. Sorting puzzles ask you to put the animals into a workable order. Pathfinding asks you to find a route through a busy board.

All three are combined in the same levels, so a single board can require sorting out the order and tracing a path at once.

Fast sheep and routes that change the solution

Some sheep move quickly, which changes how far ahead you need to plan. Other farm animals open special routes or change the solution for the level, so a move that worked on one board may not work on the next.

These two mechanics add variety to the sequencing. They force you to reconsider the order when a new animal or path comes into play.

Playing offline on a phone

The listing's summary describes the game as playable offline, so levels do not require a live connection. The game is listed in the Puzzle category and is rated for ages 3 and up.