Birds of a Feather
- Players: 1–7 players
- Play time: 15 min
- BGG rating: 6.6
About Birds of a Feather
Every year, the most enthusiastic (or maybe just crazy) birders across the country embark on a big trip, where they try to see as many birds as they can. For some reason, you've decided that this year will be your big year. You'll explore wonderful habitats on a quest to see as many beautiful birds as you can. But whenever you see a bird, word will get out. Anticipate the crowd to see more birds than anyone else! Birds of a Feather is a fast, friendly, easy to learn card game for 1-7 players. The game is easy enough for children to learn and enjoy, but surprisingly strategic, making it a great filler for more hard core gamers. At the beginning of the game, each player is dealt a large hand of cards. The game takes place over several rounds. In each round, each player chooses a card to play simultaneously. This determines not only which bird that player sees that round, but which habitat that player visits. Players check off the birds they see on a score sheet, seeing their own bird plus any other birds in the same habitat. Additionally, all birds are available to be seen for an additional round, giving players the opportunity to see rare birds they missed the first time. Once all players have played through their hands, scores are tallied based on which birds each player saw. Seeing all birds in a habitat gives a substantial bonus. In the end, whoever saw the widest variety of birds is the winner!
- Released
- 2015
- Designer
- Teale Fristoe
- Age
- 9+
- Best with
- 5 or 6 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Birds of a Feather?
Birds of a Feather plays with 1–7 players.
What is the best player count for Birds of a Feather?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Birds of a Feather is best with 5 or 6 players (10 votes).
How long does Birds of a Feather take to play?
A game of Birds of a Feather takes 15 min.
What age is Birds of a Feather for?
The recommended minimum age for Birds of a Feather is 9+.
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