Game Info
Year
2026
Players
2-5
Age
14+
Playtime
60 min
Complexity
2/5
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Description
A modular expansion adding three mix and match mini modules Birdfeeders Points in the Sky and Pond-emonium to the bird habitat drafting game Perch
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Grant Lyon Review at 0:49 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- adds variety and strategic depth
- permits mixed-mode play for varied sessions
- clear integration with base game
Cons
- potentially more setup time
- expansion-specific rules may require clarification for new players
Thematic elements
- modular gameplay variation through expansion content
- Expansion for Perch introducing new modes and dynamic scoring tweaks
- informational
Comparison games
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- expansion_modes — Three new game modes can be mixed or used individually to alter scoring and play flow.
- Points_in_the_Sky — Sun and moon tiles alter location scoring; tiles rotate with the board to change scoring dynamics.
- Pondemonium — Adds pond locations; birds can be moved to ponds by discarding a bread token; pond and adjacent locations contribute to majority scoring.
- Seeds_the_Day — Locations with seeds; first arrival collects seed and immediately scores three points, encouraging variety of locations.
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Quotes (from this video)
- If you want a game that will make you lose friends, Perch is one of my favorite delightfully cutthroat games.
- Perch is great
- you can place somebody else's bird and screw them big time.
- This has three new game modes in it, and you can mix and match them.
- Play with one or play with all three.
- Birds of play is coming soon
- Birds of Play adds three new game modes that you can mix and match
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Brains On Games Review at 0:21 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds replayability and flexibility by allowing mix-and-match of modules
- New creatures and components enrich the theme and aesthetics
- Pawns and added locations deepen strategy and scoring options
Cons
- Tends toward heavier play for casual players
- Strategic play can strain friendships if players take it too seriously
Thematic elements
- area majority and resource management with dynamic scoring elements
- Bird-focused pond ecosystem with roaming creatures and locations that influence scoring
- modular expansion that changes how players interact with the board and score points
Comparison games
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- additional locations and pawns — New board locations and pawns modify where and how players can place birds and tally majority.
- area majority / pond control — Scoring is affected by birds on the pond and nearby locations; majority is determined by birds on adjacent areas as well.
- dynamic tile values — Sun and Moon tiles cover point values and rotate around the board to change which locations are valuable each round.
- Feeding mechanic — Bread tokens are spent as a free action to place a bird on the pond, initiating scoring interactions.
- Modular Board — Three new modules (Seeds the Day, Sun/Moon, Pandemonium) can be mixed and matched to alter scoring, board layout, and access to locations.
- Modular expansion — Three new modules (Seeds the Day, Sun/Moon, Pandemonium) can be mixed and matched to alter scoring, board layout, and access to locations.
- Tile/Map Shifting — Sun and Moon tiles cover point values and rotate around the board to change which locations are valuable each round.
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Quotes (from this video)
- I love the components. I love the art, the whole aesthetic here, the table presence.
- This is just more of what makes Perch a really fun game.
- Maybe the Kickstarter campaign is online now. There's only a few days left.
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Our Family Plays Games Discussion at 0:19 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds replayability and more exciting options to Perch
- Thematic integration remains cohesive with the base game’s birds and homestead theme
- New mechanics feel like a natural extension rather than a departure
- Expect 3D components for bird feeders and related pieces in the final copy
Cons
- Increased take-that interactions can feel harsh for some players
- As a prototype, some mechanics may need balancing before final release
Thematic elements
- Birds competing for limited resources and territory with quirky wildlife helpers
- Homestead where birds interact with feeders, ponds, and local wildlife
- Thematic integration across modular expansions with a playful, animal-centric world
Comparison games
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Bird feeders as location-based tempo — Bird feeders create fast, location-based scoring opportunities (three points at a related tile) and influence move order decisions.
- Breadcrumbs and luring — Bread/breadcrumb resources lure birds to ponds, affecting scoring and strategic positioning.
- Hidden objective cards tailored to modules — Twenty new objective cards aligned with each expansion's mechanic, encouraging module-specific strategies.
- High-take interactions — Increased interaction with opponents through objective cards and take-that-style moves.
- Pond tiles and pawns — New ponds for scoring; pawns (frog and perch) grant unique abilities to manipulate bird placement on or around the pond.
- Sun and Moon rotation — A rotating reward mechanic where sun and moon tiles shift rewards around the board, with points awarded based on bird counts on those tiles.
- Take That — Increased interaction with opponents through objective cards and take-that-style moves.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Follow the sun and moon, grab tasty crumbs, and claim new pawn territory.
- Three new mix and match expansions for Perch.
- The first one seeds the day.
- Bird feeders... they become messing with you and stuff.
- This is Perch Birds of Play, the expansion to the base game, and it goes in seamlessly into the game.
- It's a wild homestead.
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