Our Take
Wingspan is a competitive card-driven engine-building board game designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and published by Stonemaier Games. Players attract birds to habitats, chaining together increasingly powerful actions across a 4-round game. It sits firmly in the mid-weight strategy category, aimed at adults and older teenagers who enjoy thoughtful gameplay without the complexity of heavier euro games.
Key Features
Plays 1–5 players, with a solo automa mode included in the base game
Each round decreases in turns, creating a satisfying tightening of pace
Over 170 unique bird cards, each featuring real North American species with factual information on the reverse
Includes a custom dice tower shaped like a birdfeeder for the food-gathering mechanism
Colourful eggs, wooden player markers, and thick cardboard habitat mats form the component set
Playing time typically runs 45–90 minutes depending on player count and experience
Our Verdict
Ideal for couples, small families with teenagers, or hobby game groups seeking a relaxed but rewarding session. The production quality justifies the price for anyone who'll play it repeatedly. Players who crave confrontation or heavy strategic crunch should look at other titles.