Wingspan

The beautiful bird game that made engine-building a household hobby.

A wildlife preserve, 170 stunningly illustrated birds, and a puzzle of chaining food, eggs and cards into an engine that hums louder every round. Play a bird into your forest, grassland or wetland, trigger its ability, and watch your tableau start feeding itself — one good egg-laying bird can set off a chain reaction three turns later.

It's strategic without ever feeling mean: there's no direct conflict, just the quiet satisfaction of watching your engine click together while everyone else builds theirs. Genuinely gorgeous components make every game feel like a nature documentary you're narrating yourself.

Strategic, serene, and endlessly replayable. Kennerspiel des Jahres winner and the game that lured a million non-gamers into the hobby.

The details
Players: 1–5
Playing time: 40–70 minutes
Ages: 10+
Publisher: Stonemaier Games
Designer: Elizabeth Hargrave

Perfect for: Bird lovers, engine builders, and anyone who wants strategy that looks like a nature documentary

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