A Game Called Birds

Description

Birds as it is colloquially known, is an Australian bird-themed board game with elements of strategy, sabotage and luck. The goal is to win hands and collect points to get your piece to the end of the game board (80+ points) first.

The pack contains 105 playing cards, each with a photo of an Australian bird in the wild. You will also get a RULEBOOK, a GAME BOARD, COUNTERS and a WEDGIE that you will spin to determine who scores points for the hand.

There are 72 different birds in the pack that have been given two values based on their ‘fighting’ ability and their ‘twitching’ value. 10 is high and 1 is low.

To play, you will strategically use 2 birds from the 7 cards you have been dealt and compete against other players birds. You will use POWER BIRDS to sabotage other players or elevate your own hand. Ultimately though, your fate will likely be decided by spinning THE WEDGIE.

To learn Birds from the written instructions we have created 4 levels. Begin learning at level 1 and 2 and move to levels 3 and 4 as you become comfortable with gameplay. The Video tutorial is the best way to learn and dives straight into playing at level 4.

Level 1 – suitable for ages 6+

Levels 2-4 – suitable for ages 10+

Give yourself a few games to understand the flow of birds, the intricacies of using Power Birds and tactics of FEATHERING.

Gather around, get birdy and experience the full force of spinning THE WEDGIE

ORIGIN STORY

During a walk in 2019, we found ourselves trapped in Melaleuca by bad weather with only a pack of playing cards featuring birds for entertainment. As we waited a number of days for the weather to clear so a plane could access the runway, we started to spin a Wedge-tailed Eagle on a Leatherman. We then began rating the birds on their twitching value, inventing other strange rules and the idea began to take flight.

The accidental and impromptu game is now an enchanting experience that celebrates Tasmanian bird life while creating an often fierce competition of strategy and sabotage.

2 – 6 Players
Ages 6+
15 – 80 Minutes