# 观鸟俱乐部 (Birdwatching Club)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Haitu (海兔)
- **Artists**: Haitu (海兔)
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published)
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection

## Verdict
Birdwatching Club is a charming card game that balances hand management and drafting in a very intuitive way. The experience of building habitats and completing field guides is highly satisfying, perfect for those seeking a light-weight game with meaningful decisions. It is the type of game that flows quickly but keeps you engaged from start to finish.Fluid and intuitive mechanicsBeautiful thematic artworkGood strategic balanceIndirect interaction might frustrate someShort duration for some profilesRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you are a fan of birdwatching or simply enjoy an elegant and strategic card game, Birdwatching Club will definitely win you over. The goal here is to build perfect habitats to attract various species, balancing your communities to score points. The gameplay flow is smooth: on your turn, you choose between drafting cards from an open market or discarding to optimize your hand. Then, it is time to build, organizing birds into specific habitats or using landscape cards to expand your territory. Each habitat holds up to three birds, and you need to manage this wisely to meet the requirements of Field Guide cards. These guides are the key to victory, allowing you to reserve specific birds and convert them into valuable points later. The game has a delightful pace, where every choice matters and the competition for cards in the open market keeps everyone on their toes. Additionally, achievement cards and an optional medal module add that extra layer of replayability. When a player reaches 15 points, the game-end trigger is pulled, giving everyone one final round to try and flip the score. It is a game that shines through its simple rules, yet requires good tactical planning so you do not miss the timing for scoring. If you enjoy games that mix hand management with the pleasure of building thematic sets, this is a title that deserves a spot on your table. It is light enough to play with a casual group, but has enough strategic depth for those who love to optimize every move.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime?
The game is quite fast, lasting between 30 and 45 minutes, making it perfect as a filler or for playing multiple rounds in a row.

### How many players can participate?
Birdwatching Club accommodates 2 to 4 players and works very well in any of these configurations.

### Is the game too complex for beginners?
Not at all! The rules are very straightforward and easy to learn, making it a great gateway game for those looking for something beyond basic classics.

### What is in the box?
The game consists mainly of bird cards, landscape cards, Field Guide cards, and achievements, plus optional medals.

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
Interaction is primarily indirect, focused on competing for cards in the open market and the race for objectives.