# Wingspan: Swift-Start Promo Pack

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 40-70 min
- **Weight**: 2.23 / 5
- **Designers**: Elizabeth Hargrave
- **Publishers**: Stonemaier Games, 999 Games, Angry Lion Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Feuerland Spiele, Lavka Games, Maldito Games, Matagot, MINDOK, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Economic, Educational, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
If you’re new to Wingspan, this pack is the perfect gateway, with guides that make everything easy.Step‑by‑step learning guidesCards blend into base gameSolo mode includedNo brand‑new mechanicsRequires STM910 editionHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Wingspan: Swift‑Start Promo Pack arrives as a friendly onboarding kit for anyone dipping their toes into the bird‑loving world of Wingspan. It contains 10 brand‑new bird cards, each illustrated with vivid artwork and unique abilities, which can be shuffled into the regular deck to spice up standard games. Accompanying the cards are four learning guides that walk beginners through the first four turns of the opening round, explaining step‑by‑step how to gather food, place habitats and trigger powers. This hands‑on approach flattens the learning curve, letting 1‑to‑5 players jump in without parsing the full rulebook. The pack is already included in the newer printings (code STM910) of the base game, but not in the early run (STM900) released between January and August 2019. Beyond teaching, the cards are fully playable in regular sessions. Playtime ranges from 40 to 70 minutes, and the light complexity (weight 2.2/5) fits the educational‑economic theme where players manage food, habitats, and bird collections to score points. Mechanics such as dice rolling, hand management, open drafting and set collection provide strategic depth without overwhelming. A solo mode is also present, perfect for solo practice before gathering a group. In short, the Swift‑Start is a welcoming supplement that eases new players into the game while adding extra value to the base set.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the Swift‑Start?
From 1 to 5 players, just like the base game.

### What is the typical play time with the pack?
Between 40 and 70 minutes, depending on player count.

### Do I need the STM910 edition to use the kit?
Yes, the kit is included in STM910 printings; the earlier STM900 version does not contain it.

### Can the kit’s cards be used in regular games?
Absolutely, they shuffle into the standard bird deck and function like any other bird card.

### Does the kit include the full rulebook?
No, it only provides the four learning guides for the first four turns; the full rules are in the base game book.

### Is there a solo mode included?
The solo mode is part of the base game and works with the kit’s cards as well.

### Is it worth it for veteran players?
It’s mainly aimed at beginners, though seasoned players might enjoy the extra bird cards.

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