When it comes to crafting exceptional digital board game experiences on Xbox, few do it with the same level of care and polish as Monster Couch. Today, they are celebrating two of their most beloved titles with the launch of the Birds and Cats bundle, a new collection that brings together the worlds of cozy crafting and strategic ornithology.
Available right now on the Xbox Store, the Birds and Cats bundle arrives in two distinct editions, offering players a choice in how deep they wish to dive into these celebrated tabletop worlds. But what exactly makes this pairing so special? It’s a showcase of a developer at the top of their game.
The Award-Winning Aviary: Wingspan
Leading the charge is the phenomenal Wingspan. This game sees you take on the role of a bird enthusiast, seeking to attract the best and most beautiful birds to your wildlife preserve. It’s a game of powerful combinations and elegant engine-building that captured our hearts and minds completely.
In our 4.5/5 review of Wingspan, we were utterly smitten, calling it an “elegant, exceptional board game” that was “delivered with real care to the Xbox.”
We even dared to suggest that the digital version, by automating some of the more unwieldy tabletop elements, might just be the “superior way to play.” And yes, we were so taken that we not only played it on Xbox, but PC via Steam and PlayStation too. Frankly, we cannot get enough of it.
The Purrfect Puzzler: Quilts and Cats of Calico
Complementing the strategic depth of Wingspan is the wholesome charm of Quilts and Cats of Calico. This is a cozy puzzler where your main task is to sew a beautiful quilt from patterned scraps. By combining colours and patterns smartly, you’ll score points, attach buttons, and, most importantly, attract a delightful clowder of cats to come and nap on your creation.
When it first launched, our news piece on Quilts and Cats of Calico highlighted its “purrfect patchwork” appeal and its warm world full of cuddly, customisable feline friends. It’s a relaxing yet deeply strategic experience that offers a perfect counterpoint to the gameplay of Wingspan.
Choose Your Collection: Standard or Special Edition?
Monster Couch has provided two options for players to get in on this action, depending on how complete an experience they’re looking for.
- Birds and Cats – Standard Edition (£27.19) – This is the core package. It includes the full base game of the critically acclaimed Wingspan and the full base game of the charming Quilts and Cats of Calico. With both games costing £15.99 individually, this bundle offers a tidy saving for anyone looking to own both core experiences.
- Birds and Cats – Special Edition (£59.99) – This is the definitive, all-in collection. It contains both base games plus all the currently available DLC expansions for Wingspan. If you’re a newcomer who wants the most complete ornithological experience from day one, or a die-hard fan looking to grab everything, this is the edition for you.
Whether you’re drawn to the strategic elegance of building the perfect aviary or the cozy satisfaction of crafting a cat-covered quilt, Monster Couch has curated a package that celebrates the best of digital tabletop gaming. Given the phenomenal quality of Wingspan alone, this bundle represents fantastic value for anyone yet to sample these two modern classics.
Both the Birds and Cats and the Birds and Cats Special Edition bundles are available to purchase on the Xbox Store right now.
