Wingspan

About this board game

Wingspan is an award-winning, beautifully designed, and captivating board game that takes you into a world of avian wonders. The game is set within the vivid and dynamic ecosystems where various bird species thrive. It is an engaging, card-driven, engine-building board game that is as educational as it is entertaining.

The game’s core mechanics involve drawing bird cards and playing them in one of your habitats, which are represented as forest, grassland, and wetland. Each bird card features an array of characteristics, including the bird’s habitat preference, egg limit, food requirements, and unique abilities. The objective is to attract the most varied and strategically beneficial birds to your network of wildlife preserves.

Over four rounds of play, players will take turns to perform one of four possible actions: play a bird card, gain food, lay eggs, or draw more bird cards. Each action initiates a chain of potentially beneficial effects, allowing players to gather food, lay eggs, and place more birds, creating a rewarding sense of progression and accomplishment.

The uniqueness of Wingspan lies in its splendid combination of strategic gameplay, educational value, and stunning artwork. Each bird card is beautifully illustrated and contains factual information about the species, making it a delightful learning experience for players. The game offers endless replayability as there are over 170 unique bird cards, and each game will have different birds in play.

Another unique feature of Wingspan is the inclusion of a solo mode, which uses an ‘Automa’ system to simulate an opponent’s actions, allowing solo players to enjoy the game at their convenience.

Whether you’re an ornithologist at heart, a board game enthusiast, or someone seeking a new gaming experience, Wingspan is a charming and immersive game that promises a different adventure every time you play.