Wingspan (board game)
Wingspan is a popular board game that's perfect for people interested in both
board games and birds (which often
go hand-in-hand with
insect collecting). Players build their own aviary of birds, each with unique abilities, as they compete to attract the most birds to their habitats. The artwork is beautiful and realistic, the gameplay is engaging and strategic, and players rave about how educational and informative the game is about bird species. The game was designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and produced by Stonemaier
Games. It costs approximately $60.
Butterfly Garden Habitat
This butterfly garden habitat is a great gift for anyone interested in insect collecting. It's a mesh enclosure that allows butterflies to flutter around while being contained, so you can observe them up close. The habitat comes with a feeding dish and instructions for how to raise caterpillars and release them as butterflies. People love this product because it's a fun and interactive way to learn about the life cycle of butterflies and to witness their
beauty up close. The habitat is made by Insect Lore and costs approximately $20.
Terraforming Mars (board game)
Terraforming Mars is a strategic board game that simulates the process of terraforming the red planet. Players take on the role of corporations working to raise the temperature, oxygen levels, and water balance of Mars to make it more habitable for humans. The game is highly interactive and replayable, with many paths to victory depending on a player's strategies. People love this game because of its thematic
design, replayability, and the satisfaction of gradually terraforming a planet. It was designed by Jacob Fryxelius and produced by Stronghold Games. It costs approximately $60.
Insect Lore Deluxe School Kit
The Insect Lore Deluxe School Kit is a comprehensive kit for raising and studying insects in the classroom or at
home. It includes a large pop-up habitat, a microscope, a magnifying glass, forceps, a pipette, and more. People love this kit because it provides a hands-on and educational experience about insects that's perfect for homeschooling or classroom use. Insect Lore is also a well-known brand when it comes to raising insects in captivity. The kit costs approximately $90.
The Gallerist (board game)
The Gallerist is a modern classic board game that simulates
running an
art gallery and managing the careers of artists. Players navigate the art world by managing their collections, promoting artists, showing off exhibits, and satisfying the wants and needs of high-profile patrons. The gameplay is tight and strategic, and people love the game because of its unique theme and creative
mechanics. It was designed by Vital Lacerda and produced by Eagle-Gryphon Games. It costs approximately $90.
Similar interests and resources
People who are interested in board games and insect collecting are often interested in other
hobbies and activities related to nature,
science, and strategy games. Some great resources in these areas include: