Wingspan 2019
Designed by Elizabeth Hargrave, David J. Studley
What it is
A light-to-medium animals, card game, educational game for 1-5 players (~40 min), built around action queue, dice rolling, end game bonuses.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #38 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
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How to play Wingspan
Wingspan is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.5 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 40 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's an Animals, Card Game and Educational game where the core of play revolves around Action Queue, Dice Rolling and End Game Bonuses. A light-to-medium animals, card game, educational game for 1-5 players (~40 min), built around action queue, dice rolling, end game bonuses. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #38 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Wingspan
How many players is Wingspan?
Wingspan plays with 1–5 players.
Can you play Wingspan solo?
Yes — Wingspan supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 5.
Does Wingspan work with 2 players?
Yes — Wingspan plays 1–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Wingspan take to play?
About 40 minutes per game.
Is Wingspan hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.5 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Wingspan for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Wingspan good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 2.5/5 and a 10+ age rating — Wingspan is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Wingspan?
Wingspan is an Animals, Card Game, Educational game, built on Action Queue, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses.
Where to buy Wingspan
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