Papageno

About this board game

Papageno is a 2020 board game for 2–5 players about collecting colorful bird cards and balancing them on your wire. In an enchanted kingdom, each player tries to impress the Queen by attracting the best birds while scoring fewer points than the other bird catchers.

Choosing the right birds is essential, because the biggest specimens might cost you victory. Papageno asks players to find a careful balance rather than simply gather the most impressive-looking birds.

• Collect bird cards and build your collection.
• Exchange birds of different sizes, trading bigger birds for smaller ones—or smaller birds for bigger ones.
• Create pairs to help achieve the perfect balance on your wire.
• Use Papageno to attract birds in the garden or mess with every player’s game.

The central challenge is managing your choices as the flock flies around. A large bird may look like an excellent catch, but its size can work against your final result. Smaller birds, exchanges, and pairs all contribute to the delicate balance you are trying to create.

With its colorful flock, competitive scoring, and playful bird-catching theme, Papageno offers a contest of judgment and timing. Attract the right specimens, arrange your wire thoughtfully, and try to finish with fewer points than your fellow players.