In addition, the more birds in play in a habitat, the more resources you receive.
When you take a forest, grasslands, or wetlands action, you get the resources that habitat provides and then activate every bird with a “when activated” power, in order from right to left. The best aspect of the game is the engine you build on your player board. Each bird has a special power that can be activated in one of a few different ways. Wingspan garnered a reaction from me that rarely occurs: I learned the game, played it, and immediately wanted to play again. Why the change of heart? Because you should never judge a board game by its theme…well, at least THIS game. The following are actual quotes AFTER playing Wingspan: My brother: “I came over to play Mechs vs. My non-gamer friend: “I am boycotting game night if we play this game.” I HATE birds!” (Yes, we had almost the exact same reaction.) My wife: “I am not playing a game about birds. The following are actual quotes before playing Wingspan: Players will be placing cards into one of three habitats.
“No, I am bird watching.” I tried not to laugh. He was perched in the bucket of a utility vehicle, wearing a safari hat, a khaki shirt, and pants (I hope) while staring off into the distance through high-powered binoculars.Īs I caught the game – Wingspan? – I asked, “Are you applying for the Yavin IV Scout position?” Review this,” said Tony as he tossed a game at me from 15 feet in the air.