Wingspan

The components and artwork are top notch and the game has a very relaxing yet rewarding feel as you collect more birds. My main complaint is that even with my limited number of plays, I've discovered that some of the birds are almost game-enders if obtained early and only a few strategies seem viable. Also, the endgame kind of plays itself out. I'd still play this anytime though.

Like:

• the theme
• visual presentation
• clever bird powers
• best with 1-3

Dislike:

• you can't always plan your strategy because you cannot rely on what cards you might get your hands on
• poor interaction, it matters little what opponents do
• bonus cards have little to no use and are often ignored
• takes a bit long with 4-5, certainly longer than advertised

Wingspan: BASE GAME (2019) Wingspan: European Expansion (2019) Wingspan: Oceania Expansion (2020) Wingspan: Asia (2022)

Felt like a very nice, gently fun game. No real interaction or confrontation, just building up your bird habitat, optimising based on what you get.

Boring on my initial plays, though I'm sure would get better as I learned more strategies. Want more player interaction. Would rather play Race for the Galaxy or Innovation

If your gaming mates need something light game, this isn't difficult to learn. It is one of my wife's favorite games and it shines as 2-player game (except some birds like "once between turns" effects are mostly better with more players).

Deserves all the praise and popularity. Great game. Add European birds for more goodness.

Love this game every time I sit down to play it.

Light enjoyable puzzle as you deal with cards as dealt. Nothing too deep but good, regular on the table.