Wingspan

Wingspan

Wingspan is an engine-building board game designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and published by Stonemaier Games. Players are bird enthusiasts collecting birds into habitats, using unique bird powers to chain together powerful combos. Known for its stunning artwork, educational value, and elegant mechanics, Wingspan won the 2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres and has sold over 1.5 million copies.

Players: 1–5

Play Time: 40–70 minutes

Complexity: Medium

Rules Clarifications

Quick answers to mid-game debates.

Does Wingspan's Pink Power Trigger at Round End?

The most confusing power type in Wingspan — when exactly does it activate?

Wingspan Egg Limit Rules: How Many Eggs Can a Bird Hold?

The egg capacity rules that trip up beginners and veterans alike.

How Does the Birdfeeder Work in Wingspan?

The dice tower, rerolling, and food selection — birdfeeder rules explained.

How Many Birds Can You Play Per Habitat?

The 5-bird limit, egg costs, and why you shouldn't fill every row.

Strategy

Level up your bird game.

Wingspan Engine Building Guide: How to Chain Bird Powers

Build combos that snowball through all four rounds.

Wingspan Bonus Cards Explained: End-of-Game Scoring

Which bonus cards to keep, when to pivot, and the bonus card trap.

Guides & Buying Advice

Setup tips, expansion comparisons, and upgrade picks.

Best Wingspan Expansions: European, Oceania, or Asia?

Each expansion changes the game differently. Here's which to grab first.

How to Set Up Wingspan in Under 5 Minutes

Organize your bird cards, food tokens, and player mats for lightning setup.

Wingspan Accessories

Premium 3D-printed upgrades for your Wingspan games.

Wingspan Food Resource Tokens

Wingspan Food Resource Tokens

3D-printed bird food token upgrades for Wingspan. Replace the cardboard tokens with something you'll love picking up.

Wingspan First Player Token Holder

Wingspan First Player Token Holder

A 3D-printed first player token holder that fits right into your Wingspan setup. Never lose track of who goes first.

Wingspan Round End Goal Tracker

Wingspan Round End Goal Tracker

Track round-end goals with this 3D-printed upgrade. Clear, visible, and way better than the cardboard original.

Wingspan Player Tray

Wingspan Player Tray

3D-printed player tray organizer for Wingspan. Keeps your food, eggs, and cards neatly separated during play.