Wingspan vs Everdell
A side-by-side comparison of two of the most-asked-about board games — using only verified specs from our catalogue. No invented rules, no fluff.
Specs and BoardGameGeek rankings current as of June 2026. Gaps in our data show as a dash (—).
| Wingspan | Everdell | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Players | 1–5 | 1–4 |
| Playtime | ~40 min | ~40 min |
| Recommended age | 10+ | 10+ |
| Complexity (BGG weight) | 2.5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 |
| BGG rank | #38 | #44 |
| Designers | Elizabeth Hargrave, David J. Studley | James A. Wilson |
| Key mechanics | Action Queue, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management | Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Income |
Both games share these mechanics: End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game.
Which should you get?
Based only on the specs above — not on opinion:
- Wingspan is the lighter, easier-to-teach game (2.5 vs 2.8 of 5), while Everdell offers more decision depth for experienced players.
- For bigger groups, Wingspan stretches further (1–5 players).
- On raw BoardGameGeek ranking, Wingspan currently sits higher (#38 vs #44).
Both are well-loved games; the "right" one depends on your group. Read the full entries for Wingspan and Everdell.
Where to buy
Wingspan
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Common questions
Is Wingspan or Everdell harder to learn?
Wingspan is the easier of the two to learn — 2.5 of 5 on BoardGameGeek versus 2.8 of 5 for Everdell.
Which is faster to play, Wingspan or Everdell?
Both take about 40 minutes.
How many players do Wingspan and Everdell support?
Wingspan plays with 1–5 players; Everdell plays with 1–4 players.