Sparrow's Knot

Discover Tranquility and Entertainment with Sparrow's Knot!

Interested in a game that allows you to escape the rush of daily life? Something to give your mind a gentle exercise? Sparrow's Knot effortlessly combines entertainment and relaxation, inviting you to unwind, relax, and challenge yourself at your own pace.

Contents:

Sparrow's Knot has 36 beautifully illustrated cards to deliver a complete and entertaining experience. This allows you to enjoy the game right away, and clean up or start over even quicker.

Objective:

Clear the grid after drawing all 36 cards.

While it may seem straightforward, success hinges on your ability to plan ahead and avoid finding yourself with unusable cards on the grid.

Overview on How To Play:

1. Draw & Build: Draw cards one at a time to build a 4x4 layout.
2. Create Sets: Form Sets by placing cards with matching or sequential values next to each other.
3. Clear the Grid: Remove Sets to free up space and move you closer to winning.
4. Use Card Abilities: Unlock and utilize your cleared Sets' abilities to rearrange the grid.

What Makes Sparrow's Knot a Must-Have:

• Dynamic Grid-Building: You build the game layout as you play, creating a unique challenge every time.
• Mindful Strategy: Delve into a world of thoughtful card placement. Each move is an opportunity to pause, strategize, and unravel the puzzle.
• Unlock Card Powers: Cards you've collected may be used to help you further in the game, encouraging you to plot ahead.
• Your Pace, Your Game: Sparrow's Knot adapts to your mood. Whether you seek a leisurely brain-teaser or an intense mental workout, Sparrow's Knot has you covered.

Embark on a Journey of Entertainment and Tranquility - Sparrow's Knot Awaits:

Sparrow's Knot is more than a card game, it's an invitation to unwind and discover your inner strategist. Are you ready to play?

Check out the BoardgameGeek site here: The Sparrow's Knot

A Behind-the-Scene Look From the Designer

Hi, I'm Chris and I designed the Sparrow's Knot. I just wanted to share the why and how this game came to be.  I remember distinctly sitting in my kitchen on a snowy morning and watching the birds picking at the bird feeder outside my window. It was very peaceful, and after a few minutes I really wished I had a quick little game that could match the vibe. And that was the origin of Sparrow's Knot. I actually worked backwards for this game, I gave myself a set of ideas and restrictions: calming, versatile, easy to play, I could pick up right where I left off, small footprint... There was no real theme for the game, but given that birds were the inspiration it only seemed appropriate. I purchased a bundle of public domain art from 19th century bird books, decided to add a unique background to each card and came up with the name (FYI, a term used for a group of Sparrows is a "knot". With the puzzling nature of the game, it was a no-brainer). It took a lot of refinement, but here we are. I am extremely pleased with how it came out, and I hope you enjoy it too!

Early iterations of Sparrow's Knot

The Art

The beautiful pictures of the birds used in this game are public domain images that are eligible for commercial use. I purchased these historical pieces from somebody who put in the time and effort to collect them. They compiled the art and listed their sources to ensure its fair use. In the spirit of transparency, I'm providing a source they used below, but I also don’t want to reveal too much of their work. If you still have any concerns feel free to contact me.

http://biodiversitylibrary.org/item/52436

The cover and background images were from freepik.com. I purchased the license to use these images in my game. It’s a fantastic resource (incase any fellow designers who are reading this). I highly recommend checking it out.

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