# Flipping the Bird

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Miranda Dumas
- **Artists**: Lisa Vertudaches
- **Publishers**: Smith Street Books
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Children's Game
- **Mechanics**: Memory, Push Your Luck, Set Collection, Take That, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
Flipping the Bird is the perfect filler for those seeking quick fun and a healthy dose of tension. With simple memory and 'push your luck' mechanics, the game shines by creating hilarious moments of greed and bad luck. It's ideal for families or groups who enjoy direct interaction and don't mind laughing at their own mistakes.Fast and easy to learnFun bird illustrationsHigh tension every roundGreat for any groupCan frustrate those who hate luckInteraction can be quite meanRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you enjoy fast-paced games that test your self-control (and your memory), Flipping the Bird is the kind of title that will bring genuine laughs to your table. Imagine a memory game, but with a 'push your luck' twist that keeps everyone on edge. The goal is simple: you must flip bird cards, collecting as many as you can, but you need to stop before revealing a match. If you get too greedy and flip a card that's already on the table, you lose your turn and everything you've gathered during that round goes down the drain.

The game features 14 hilarious bird illustrations, each with a unique personality that makes the visual experience quite fun. It's the kind of game that works perfectly for a Sunday afternoon with the family or as a quick 'filler' between heavier strategy games. The 'take that' mechanic kicks in when you try to bait your opponents into taking too many risks, or when luck just isn't on your side. It's an excellent gateway game, easy to teach to non-gamers, but still offers that 'just one more round' feeling we all love.

The variable setup ensures that no two games are the same, so you won't be memorizing patterns. It's a clever mix of trying to remember what's already been flipped while praying you don't hit the forbidden match. If you like games that don't take themselves too seriously and guarantee direct, funny interaction, this one is a winner. Get ready for moments of pure tension, shouts of frustration when someone flips the wrong card, and cheers when luck smiles upon you. It's light, it's fast, and honestly, it's very hard to stop playing after the first round. If your group likes to laugh at each other's misfortune while trying to build the best card collection, Flipping the Bird is destined to become a staple in your game bag.

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
Matches are super quick, usually lasting around 15 minutes.

### How many players can join?
The game is designed for 2 or more players and works well with larger groups.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are simple and anyone can pick it up in under 5 minutes.

### Is it kid-friendly?
Absolutely, it's a very accessible children's game that's fun for the little ones.

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
Yes, the 'take that' mechanic ensures you can always mess with your friends' plans.

### What's in the box?
Basically a themed deck featuring 14 different types of hilarious birds.