# Wingspan

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: #38
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 40-70 min
- **Weight**: 2.48 / 5
- **Designers**: Elizabeth Hargrave
- **Artists**: Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo, Beth Sobel, Greg May, Natalia Rojas
- **Publishers**: Stonemaier Games, 999 Games, Angry Lion Games, Arclight Games, asmodee, Automa Factory
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Educational
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Once-Per-Game Abilities, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Turn Order: Progressive

## Verdict
Wingspan is a delightful engine-building game perfect for anyone who enjoys strategic card play and a touch of nature. Its unique bird cards and beautiful presentation make it a standout experience.
Beautiful art and unique bird cards
Engaging engine-building mechanics
Strategic habitat management
High replayability with varied birds
Can feel a bit solitary
Luck of the draw can impact strategy
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of ornithology with Wingspan, a strategic, medium-weight board game that invites you to become a true bird enthusiast. Whether you're a researcher, bird watcher, ornithologist, or collector, your goal is to attract the most incredible birds to your wildlife preserves. Designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and beautifully illustrated by Natalia Rojas and Ana Maria Martinez, this Stonemaier Games title stands out with its 180 unique bird cards, each boasting its own abilities and characteristics. 

In Wingspan, you'll build a true engine, where each bird you play in one of your three habitats (forest, grassland, or wetland) triggers a chain of powerful effects. These habitats are the heart of your ecosystem, allowing you to collect food tokens using custom dice in a super cool dice tower, lay colorful eggs (with adorable miniatures!), and, of course, play more bird cards to expand your collection. With each round, your actions become more efficient, and the birds you attract work together to generate points and resources. 

The game unfolds over four intense rounds, where every decision matters. In the end, the player with the most points, accumulated through birds, eggs, stored food, and end-game bonuses, is the big winner. And a cool detail: recent editions of the base game already include the 'Wingspan: Swift-Start Promo Pack,' so you can start playing with even more options! It's an engaging, competitive experience with an educational touch that makes you want to learn more about each bird.

## How to Play
Objective of the Game
Welcome to the wonderful world of Wingspan! Get ready to discover and attract the most beautiful and beneficial birds to your wildlife preserves. Your goal is to be the player with the most victory points at the end of the game. You'll achieve this by playing bird cards, completing bonus cards, and meeting the end-of-round goals. So, spread your wings and let's build the best habitat!

Preparation (Setup)
Setting up Wingspan is a breeze, and soon you'll be attracting all sorts of feathered friends. Here's how to get your game started:

    Each player chooses a color and takes the corresponding player mat, 8 action cubes, and 2 bonus cards.
    Players look at their 2 bonus cards and choose 1 to keep, discarding the other face down.
    Each player takes 5 bird cards from the deck.
    Players choose which of their 5 bird cards to keep, and for each card kept, they must pay 1 food token. Any discarded cards are placed face down in a discard pile.
    The birdfeeder dice tower is assembled and the 5 food dice are rolled and placed into it.
    The bird tray is placed on the table, and 3 bird cards are dealt face up into it. The remaining bird cards form a draw pile.
    The goal board is placed on the table, and 4 round goal tiles are randomly drawn and placed on the "Round Goals" section.
    The nectar tokens (if playing with the Oceania Expansion) are placed near the supply of food tokens.
    The egg tokens are placed in a general supply.


The Game Turn
A game of Wingspan is played over four rounds. In each round, players take turns performing actions until everyone has used all their action cubes for that round. Here are the actions you can take on your turn:

    Play a Bird Card: Pay the food cost shown on the bird card and place it into an available space on your player mat in the corresponding habitat (Forest, Grassland, or Wetland).
    Gain Food: Place an action cube on the leftmost available space of the Forest row on your player mat. Take food tokens from the birdfeeder equal to the number of dice shown on the space, then re-roll any dice used.
    Lay Eggs: Place an action cube on the leftmost available space of the Grassland row on your player mat. Take egg tokens from the supply and place them on your bird cards, up to the number shown on the space.
    Draw Cards: Place an action cube on the leftmost available space of the Wetland row on your player mat. Draw bird cards from the deck or the bird tray, up to the number shown on the space.

When you perform an action, you also activate the "brown powers" of any birds you have in that row, starting from the rightmost bird and moving left.

End of Game and Scoring
The game ends after the fourth round. Once all players have used their action cubes for the final round, it's time for the grand finale: scoring!
Players score points from seven different categories:

    Points on bird cards.
    Points from bonus cards.
    Points from end-of-round goals.
    Points from eggs on bird cards.
    Points from food tokens cached on bird cards.
    Points from tucked cards under bird cards.
    Points from nectar tokens (if playing with the Oceania Expansion).

The player with the highest total score is the ultimate bird enthusiast and wins the game!

Tips for Winning
Want to become a master ornithologist? Here are a couple of tips to help you on your way:

    Focus on End-of-Round Goals: Keep a close eye on the round goal tiles. Strategically playing birds that contribute to these goals can give you a significant point boost each round. Don't forget to check how your opponents are doing on these goals too!
    Build Your Engine: Wingspan is all about creating powerful combinations. Look for birds whose "brown powers" synergize with each other. For example, a bird that allows you to gain extra food when you play a bird in the Forest can be incredibly valuable, especially if you have other birds that convert food into points or more cards.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate, and how long does a game last?
Wingspan can be played by 1 to 5 players. A game typically takes between 40 and 70 minutes, depending on the number of participants and familiarity with the rules.

### What is the complexity of the game?
It's considered a medium-weight game, with a complexity of 2.48/5 on BGG. It's accessible for more experienced beginners but offers depth for veteran players.

### What are the main components of the game?
You'll find hundreds of unique bird cards, colorful egg miniatures, food tokens, custom dice, player boards, a bird feeder dice tower, and the rulebook.

### Is the game highly language dependent?
Yes, there's a fair amount of text on the bird cards, meaning a good translation or familiarity with English is helpful to fully grasp all the abilities and effects.

### Who is Wingspan recommended for?
It's ideal for those who enjoy engine-building games, nature themes, medium-weight strategies, and a visually appealing experience. Great for families and groups of friends looking for more than just a 'party game'.

### Does Wingspan have a solo mode?
Yes! Wingspan offers a challenging solo mode where you compete against an Automa (a virtual opponent) to see who can achieve the highest score. It's a great way to practice or play when other players aren't available.

### What are the expansions, and are they necessary?
Wingspan has several expansions (like Europe, Oceania, Asia) that add new birds, mechanics, and even game modes. They are not necessary to enjoy the base game but offer more variety and deepen the experience for existing fans.

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