Sven Bømwøllen
Encyclopedia
Sven Bømwøllen, is a popular humorous German
computer game with some sexual
content.
Their game has grown into a series of seven installments, those being Sven Bømwøllen, Sven Zwo, Sven XXX, Sven 004, Sven Kommt, Sven – Gut zu Vögeln, and Mach’s noch einmal, Sven. Demo versions of all games, which allow restricted access to only some level
s, are available for download, while the full version is available in stores on CD-ROM
or can be purchased form online traders such as amazon.com
.
, presumably in a country where a North Germanic language is spoken. The player controls Sven, the only black sheep, and, at the same time, apparently the only male
sheep of a flock owned by a shepherd called Lars Einnicken. It is Sven's task to engage in sexual intercourse with the white sheep, which will, after having achieved a state of happiness, disappear, resulting in points being awarded to the player. To clear a level, Sven must make all white sheep disappear.
As in many computer games, there are various enemies whom Sven has to avoid and various extras he can pick up to gain special powers. Sven can always avoid enemies by jumping into a river, lake or puddle, which will not cost a life, but result in him to reappear elsewhere on the screen.
The humour in the game and at the same time its popularity stems from its funny content, the cartoon-style graphics
and the funny names of the characters.
Also, when the clock showing the time within which Sven is supposed to finish the current level reaches zero, the sheep will turn angry, or a UFO will start abducting them.
From Sven II onwards, one of the sheep, known as Frigidia, needs Sven's attention for a particularly long time before it becomes happy and disappears. In Sven XXX and Sven 004, these Sheep unlock new poses if engaged without interruption.
In some levels, there are also mermaid
sheep, which will appear on the shore for a moment (in Sven I after he jumped into the river).
god Wotan, is the shepherd's dog, walks around the flock at moderate speed, but starts to run when he sees Sven. He is the most important enemy Sven needs to avoid, as being captured will result in the loss of a life. Occasionally, Wøtan will fall asleep, which gives Sven time to take care of the sheep.
In the first game of the series, Sven can also engage in sexual conduct with the dog while the latter is asleep, but only on higher levels (from level 3 upwards in the free version, later in the full version). This is particularly dangerous, as the player has to estimate when the dog will wake up, unless he wishes to risk a life. However, it will also result in the player getting many points (Just watch the icon or else Sven will be turned into the female of the encounter.).
will appear and try to capture sheep with a tractor beam
, apparently for purposes of experiments. In game 1, Sven will temporarily gain superpowers if captured. In later games of the series, the aliens serve mainly to get rid of enemies, especially the dog.
In some of the games, there are also levels set in the flying saucer, where Sven has to avoid the aliens.
In Sven 004, the player can also decide to start the game as Brømse, where the task is to get rid of the white sheep by cuddling them.
s at random. Being hit will cost a life. If a white sheep is shot they're killed on the spot (A real pain if you're trying to score with everyone of them.)
All levels look the same and are only distinguished by the number of sheep, the possibility to engage in sexual conduct with the dog (on higher levels) and the occasional presence of the flying saucer (on even higher levels).
There is also an Easter or Oster-Edition version of the game which replaces all mushroom pickups with easter eggs.
Germany
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computer game with some sexual
Human sexuality
Human sexuality is the awareness of gender differences, and the capacity to have erotic experiences and responses. Human sexuality can also be described as the way someone is sexually attracted to another person whether it is to opposite sexes , to the same sex , to either sexes , or not being...
content.
Their game has grown into a series of seven installments, those being Sven Bømwøllen, Sven Zwo, Sven XXX, Sven 004, Sven Kommt, Sven – Gut zu Vögeln, and Mach’s noch einmal, Sven. Demo versions of all games, which allow restricted access to only some level
Level (computer and video games)
A level, map, area, or world in a video game is the total space available to the player during the course of completing a discrete objective...
s, are available for download, while the full version is available in stores on CD-ROM
CD-ROM
A CD-ROM is a pre-pressed compact disc that contains data accessible to, but not writable by, a computer for data storage and music playback. The 1985 “Yellow Book” standard developed by Sony and Philips adapted the format to hold any form of binary data....
or can be purchased form online traders such as amazon.com
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.
Objective
The game is set in Northern EuropeNorthern Europe
Northern Europe is the northern part or region of Europe. Northern Europe typically refers to the seven countries in the northern part of the European subcontinent which includes Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Finland and Sweden...
, presumably in a country where a North Germanic language is spoken. The player controls Sven, the only black sheep, and, at the same time, apparently the only male
Male
Male refers to the biological sex of an organism, or part of an organism, which produces small mobile gametes, called spermatozoa. Each spermatozoon can fuse with a larger female gamete or ovum, in the process of fertilization...
sheep of a flock owned by a shepherd called Lars Einnicken. It is Sven's task to engage in sexual intercourse with the white sheep, which will, after having achieved a state of happiness, disappear, resulting in points being awarded to the player. To clear a level, Sven must make all white sheep disappear.
As in many computer games, there are various enemies whom Sven has to avoid and various extras he can pick up to gain special powers. Sven can always avoid enemies by jumping into a river, lake or puddle, which will not cost a life, but result in him to reappear elsewhere on the screen.
The humour in the game and at the same time its popularity stems from its funny content, the cartoon-style graphics
Graphics
Graphics are visual presentations on some surface, such as a wall, canvas, computer screen, paper, or stone to brand, inform, illustrate, or entertain. Examples are photographs, drawings, Line Art, graphs, diagrams, typography, numbers, symbols, geometric designs, maps, engineering drawings,or...
and the funny names of the characters.
The white sheep
The female white sheep are entirely passive most of the time and await Sven's attention. Their current "happiness" status is shown by a sun and cloud symbol above their head. If that symbol turns into a lightning symbol (due to Sven's lack of attention, or because he ate a badly-smelling mushroom), they turn red, grow horns, run around and electrocute Sven, which, in itself, merely causes a loss of points, but will paralyze him for a short while which may allow an enemy to capture him. Before they turn red, Sven can whistle to them to cheer them up.Also, when the clock showing the time within which Sven is supposed to finish the current level reaches zero, the sheep will turn angry, or a UFO will start abducting them.
From Sven II onwards, one of the sheep, known as Frigidia, needs Sven's attention for a particularly long time before it becomes happy and disappears. In Sven XXX and Sven 004, these Sheep unlock new poses if engaged without interruption.
In some levels, there are also mermaid
Mermaid
A mermaid is a mythological aquatic creature with a female human head, arms, and torso and the tail of a fish. A male version of a mermaid is known as a "merman" and in general both males and females are known as "merfolk"...
sheep, which will appear on the shore for a moment (in Sven I after he jumped into the river).
Lars Einnicken
Lars Einnicken (meaning Lars fall-asleep), the shepherd, appears to be very old and sleepy, which is why he sleeps most of the time and walks around only slowly. He objects to Sven's behavior, but will not attack him unless Sven is presently engaging in lewd conduct with a sheep. Of all enemies, Lars is probably Sven's least dangerous one.Wøtan
Wøtan, whose name is apparently a joke on the NordicNordic countries
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god Wotan, is the shepherd's dog, walks around the flock at moderate speed, but starts to run when he sees Sven. He is the most important enemy Sven needs to avoid, as being captured will result in the loss of a life. Occasionally, Wøtan will fall asleep, which gives Sven time to take care of the sheep.
In the first game of the series, Sven can also engage in sexual conduct with the dog while the latter is asleep, but only on higher levels (from level 3 upwards in the free version, later in the full version). This is particularly dangerous, as the player has to estimate when the dog will wake up, unless he wishes to risk a life. However, it will also result in the player getting many points (Just watch the icon or else Sven will be turned into the female of the encounter.).
Aliens
Occasionally, an alien flying saucerFlying saucer
A flying saucer is a type of unidentified flying object sometimes believed to be of alien origin with a disc or saucer-shaped body, usually described as silver or metallic, occasionally reported as covered with running lights or surrounded with a glowing light, hovering or moving rapidly either...
will appear and try to capture sheep with a tractor beam
Tractor beam
A tractor beam is a device with the ability to attract one object to another from a distance. Since the 1990s, technology and research has labored to make it a reality, mostly at microscopic level. Less commonly, a similar beam that repels is called a pressor beam or repulsor beam...
, apparently for purposes of experiments. In game 1, Sven will temporarily gain superpowers if captured. In later games of the series, the aliens serve mainly to get rid of enemies, especially the dog.
In some of the games, there are also levels set in the flying saucer, where Sven has to avoid the aliens.
Brømse
From game 2 onward, Brømse, Lars' granddaughter, will sometimes walk around the flock and try to capture Sven. While this will not result in the loss of a life, it costs twenty seconds of time available to finish the level, and may increase the risk of the dog capturing Sven. Brømse will be distracted if she finds a teddy bearTeddy bear
The teddy bear is a stuffed toy bear. They are usually stuffed with soft, white cotton and have smooth and soft fur. It is an enduring form of a stuffed animal in many countries, often serving the purpose of entertaining children. In recent times, some teddy bears have become collector's items...
In Sven 004, the player can also decide to start the game as Brømse, where the task is to get rid of the white sheep by cuddling them.
Short-sighted hunters
In Sven 004, there are also short sighted hunters on some levels, which will sometimes fire their gunGun
A gun is a muzzle or breech-loaded projectile-firing weapon. There are various definitions depending on the nation and branch of service. A "gun" may be distinguished from other firearms in being a crew-served weapon such as a howitzer or mortar, as opposed to a small arm like a rifle or pistol,...
s at random. Being hit will cost a life. If a white sheep is shot they're killed on the spot (A real pain if you're trying to score with everyone of them.)
Sven Bømwøllen
Sven Bømwøllen (2002) is the first game of the series and at the same time the most simple one. The game is set on a simple meadow with some trees, bushes, some puddles and a river.All levels look the same and are only distinguished by the number of sheep, the possibility to engage in sexual conduct with the dog (on higher levels) and the occasional presence of the flying saucer (on even higher levels).
There is also an Easter or Oster-Edition version of the game which replaces all mushroom pickups with easter eggs.