Piepmatz: Little Songbirds
- Designer Ben Pinchback , Matt Riddle
- Publisher Ako Game , ASS Altenburger Spielkarten , Funforge , Hobby Game Mall , Lookout Games
- Illustration Mike Langman
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In Piepmatz, you play bird cards from your hand to collect seeds and bird pairs at the feeder. You place cards on perches, trigger effects, and gather points for seeds, mated pairs, and species majorities. The game ends when the feeder deck is empty, followed by scoring to determine the winner. The gameplay offers strategic choices within a concise 40-minute session.
Who Is This Game For?
Piepmatz suits 2 to 4 players aged 12 and up looking for a medium-weight card game. It is a gateway to expert games but remains accessible, requiring some familiarity with hand management and set collection. Families with older children can also enjoy its theme and mechanics.
How It Works
The core mechanics are hand management, open drafting, and set collection. Each turn, you place a bird card on a perch, compare it with others, and collect seed cards or birds for your collection. After replenishing your hand, play continues until the feeder deck is depleted. Final scoring accounts for seeds, bird pairs, and majority species.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Ben Pinchback and Matt Riddle, Piepmatz was nominated for the 2018 Golden Geek Best Card Game and the 2019 5 Seasons Best International Strategy Award, also earning Fairplay À la carte Runner-up in 2019. Its bird-themed hand management and drafting blend uniquely within the Animals: Birds family.
Awards
2018
- 2019 5 Seasons Best International Strategy — Nominated
- 2019 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up — Nominated
Pro
- Combines hand management with set collection
- Thematically rich bird-collecting concept
- Short playtime of about 40 minutes
- Nominated for Golden Geek and 5 Seasons awards
Contra
- Limited to 2 to 4 players
- Not suitable for children under 12
- Player count restricts larger groups
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game centers on collecting birds and seeds at a feeder in a natural, European wildlife environment. It features various bird species and their pairings as the thematic backdrop.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on efficiently playing cards and aiming for species majorities to maximize scoring potential.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Piepmatz requires 2 to 4 players and does not support a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts around 40 minutes, including setup.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic understanding of hand management and set collection is helpful as it is a medium-weight game.
How does this compare to similar games?
Piepmatz stands out by combining bird-themed hand management with open drafting within the Animals: Birds family.
Is this suitable for families?
Suitable for families with children aged 12 and older, though it is not a pure family game.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of hand management, open drafting, and set collection shapes the gameplay.
Fazit
Piepmatz offers a tactical, short card game experience focused on bird collection and set building. It is recommended for players who enjoy strategic hand management with moderate playtime.
