Last Updated on November 18, 2025 by The Official Game Rules Team

Oh My Pigeons! is a fast-paced, family-friendly game where players race to gather the best flock by using clever timing, card play, and the occasional attempt to steal pigeons from their opponents. Every turn brings new chances to pull birds from the middle of the table, shift the flock, or knock opponent’s pigeons off their bench with a well-placed roll of the dice. These guidelines will walk you through the setup, how to play, and what to expect as you work toward ruling the roost from the very first move.

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How to Play Oh My Pigeons!

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Overview

A ridiculous party game filled with fowl play.

Ages: 8+
Players: 2-5
Time: 15 minutes

Goal of the Game

Your goal is simple. Collect the biggest flock and fill your entire bench. If you fill it first, you win right away. If no one fills their bench by the end of the game, the player with the most pigeons takes the win.

Components

5 double-sided benches
50 cards
36 pigeon tokens
1 die

Setup

• Give each player a bench.
• In a two-player game, use the green benches marked with the special symbol.
• Each player starts with 3 pigeons on their bench.
• Place the remaining pigeons in the middle of the table to form the flock. These pigeons will move between the flock and each player as the game unfolds.
• Shuffle the cards and deal 3 to each player.
• In a two-player game, remove cards that show the two-player symbol.
• Place the rest of the deck face down as a draw pile.
• The player who most recently saw a pigeon goes first, then play moves clockwise.

Taking Your Turn

The game plays quickly and easily.

1. Play a Card
   Play a card face up into the discard pile and follow its instructions. If you have two cards, you are allowed to play both.
2. Roll the Dice (When a Card Allows It)
   Some cards trigger a roll of the die. When you roll, take the matching action:

1 – Take 3 pigeons from the flock.
2 – Take 5 pigeons from the flock.
3 – Steal 4 pigeons total from your opponents. You may split them across multiple players.*
4 – Steal 2 pigeons total from your opponents. You may split these as well.*
5 – Flick attack. Place the die beside your bench and flick it toward another player’s bench. Any of your opponent’s pigeons that fall off go back to the flock.
6 – Follow the same effect used in the original rules for this result if your version includes a special icon.

• If an opponent does not have enough pigeons, take what is available and collect the rest from the flock.

Special Card: NON

The NON card can be played at any time. It cancels another player’s action, whether the effect of a card they just used or the outcome of their roll, including attempts to steal pigeons or perform a flick attack.

End of Turn

Draw cards until you have 3 in your hand.

Winning the Game

The game ends immediately when a player fills their bench. If the deck runs out before someone fills their bench, each player takes one final turn. After that, the person with the most pigeons wins.

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FAQ: Oh My Pigeons! Rules

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