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Alphabetical Wingspan Card Analysis
Alphabetical Wingspan Card Strategy / List Analysis: Core Set (A-B)Alphabetical Card Analysis is a series of posts that break down the good and the bad of each Wingspan card in a succinct manner. This first post includes the…Alphabetical Wingspan Card Strategy / List Analysis: Core Set (C-H)Alphabetical Card Analysis is a series of posts that break down the good and the bad of each Wingspan card in a succinct manner. This second post includes the…
Birds of a Feather
Bonelli’s Eagle: A Master of the Skies with an Impressive WingspanThe Bonelli’s Eagle is a bird of prey found in southern Europe, Africa, and Asia. The Bonelli’s Eagle wingspan can reach up to 5 feet 11 inches wide. This makes…
General Gaming
13 Ark Nova Strategy TipsThirteen Ark Nova Strategy Tips that I wish I knew when I began playing: Associated zoos count as a zoo icon for your card requirements. They also grant a -3…3 Amazing Wingspan Jigsaw Puzzles!Wingspan Jigsaw Puzzles On May 4th, 2020, Stonemaier Games surprised us with the announcement of three Wingspan Jigsaw Puzzles! They are only available through the Stonemaier Games webstore here: Wingspan…Does The Expeditions Board Game Have Implications For Wingspan?Does The Expeditions Board Game Have Implications For Wingspan? In a surprise announcement on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, Stonemaier Games announced their Expeditions Board Game. Expeditions is described as a…Looking for More Games Like Wingspan? Here Are 19 Other Unique Games to Enjoy!Wingspan is a great game, but it’s not the only one out there. If you’re looking for more games like Wingspan, we’ve got you covered. Fans of the Wingspan board…
Wingspan Asia Expansion
How Does Great Cormorant Get Fish In Wingspan Asia?How Does Great Cormorant Get Fish? Great Cormorant is a bird card that has caused a lot of confusion with the release of the standalone Wingspan game, Wingspan Asia. The…
Wingspan Board Game Review
Wingspan Asia Review: Exciting New Game Modes!Disclaimer: Wingsplain received an unsolicited free copy of Wingspan Asia. We thank Stonemaier Games for this generous gift. Wingspan Asia Review Wingspan Asia occupies an interesting space in the board…Wingspan Board Game Review: Discover Amazing Birds in a Whole New WayWingspan Board Game Review What Is The Theme of Wingspan? Wingspan’s theme is that you take on the role of a “bird enthusiast” seeking to discover and attract birds to…Wingspan European Expansion Review and Strategy PrimerWingspan European Expansion Review and Strategy Primer Wingspan: European Expansion brings fresh new ideas and broadens existing ideas established in the Core Set. Here are 18 important facts to be…
Wingspan Card Spotlight
Is Grey Teal One of The Best Cards In Wingspan Oceania Expansion?A Hidden Gem of Wingspan Oceania Expansion: Grey Teal Grey Teal is a bird that I’ve overlooked in the past, and I suspect that others may have as well. I…Single Wingspan Card Strategy: Black NoddyBLACK NODDY CARD DETAILS Set: Oceania Expansion Habitat: Wetlands Food Cost: 3 Fish Points: 9 Nest: Platform Nest Capacity: 1 Power: Flocking: When Activated: Reset the Birdfeeder and gain all…Single Wingspan Card Strategy: CanvasbackCanvasback Wingspan Card Details Set: Swift Starter Pack + Newer printings of the Core Game Habitat: Wetlands Food Cost: Wheat + Wild Points: 4 Nest Type: Star Nest Capacity: 4…Single Wingspan Card Strategy: SilvereyeSilvereye Card Details Set: Oceania Expansion Habitat: All Food Cost: Worm + Nectar Points: 4 Nest Type: Cup Nest Capacity: 4 Power: When Activated: All players gain one nectar from…Single Wingspan Card Strategy: Snowy OwlSnowy Owl Card Details Set: European Expansion Habitat: Grasslands/Wetlands Food Cost: 2 Rats Points: 4 Nest: Ground Nest Capacity: 3 Power: When Played: Draw 1 new bonus card. Then draw…
Wingspan Card Tier List
Wingspan Asia Bird Card Tier List UpdateWingspan Asia Bird Card Tier List Update This is Wingsplain’s version 2.5 of our Bird Card Tier list, inclusive of Wingspan Asia! A New Way of Looking at Point Bombs…Wingspan Bird Card Tier List Update (Version 1.1)We’ve updated our Wingspan Bird Card Tier list from its initial version 1.0! Here is the revision history of our Wingspan Bird Card Tier list: Rainbow Lorikeet Moved from T3…Wingspan Bird Card Tier List Update (Version 1.2)In this latest version of the Wingspan Bird Card Tier List, many birds get moved down to lower tiers. Something that can be difficult to determine is, “What does average…Wingspan Bird Card Tier List Update (Version 1.3)In version 1.3 of the Wingspan Card Tier List, I’ve moved 60 birds down the tier list in some capacity. As Oceania sets in and takes root in our home…Wingspan Bird Card Tier List Update (Version 2.0)Past versions of the Tier List tended to split hairs regarding the overall effectiveness of a card. Looking at the game in this way made it difficult to distinguish between…Wingspan Bird Card Tier List Update (Version 2.1)The cream continues to rise to the top in this smaller update of our Wingspan card tier list. Great Egret T2 to T1 I’ve been sleeping on this one for…Wingspan Bird Card Tier List Update (Version 2.2)Here’s what’s changed in the Wingspan Tier List Update for Version 2.2. The complete tier list is available here: Wingsplain Card Tier List American Avocet UUT to T2 Mid-range…Wingspan Bird Card Tier List Update (Version 2.3)Here’s what’s changed in the Wingspan Tier List Update for Version 2.3 The complete tier list is available here: Wingsplain Card Tier List Special thanks to Reddit users Scolipass, jK49ERFAN,…Wingspan Bird Card Tier List Update: Version 2.4Wingspan Bird Card Tier List Update In this update, my ranking philosophy changes from an Oceania Expansion (OE) focus to a non-Oceania Expansion focus. When the Oceania Expansion released, I…Wingspan Bonus Card Tier ListWingspan Bonus Card Tier List What are the best bonus cards in Wingspan? As a general rule, bonus cards that require the fewest quantity of birds to score points are…
Wingspan Community Polls
Wingspan Card Poll – Spangled DrongoOur Spangled Drongo card poll is over, thanks for participating! We had quite the turnout with 138 votes. The Final Poll Results 63% of voters agree that the Spangled Drongo…
Wingspan Digital Version
Grebe, Dove, & Phoebe Deliver the Goods! 100+ Points! With Strategic CommentaryThis was a cool game I played recently. I provide an off-the-cuff strategic breakdown of how I navigate this game and leverage Pied Billed Grebe, Mourning Dove, and Eastern Phoebe;…Wingspan: European Expansion (Steam) Beta Testing: We got in!Exciting News! The husband and wife team at Wingsplain have been selected as beta testers for the highly anticipated Wingspan European Expansion release on digital platforms! We both received our…
Wingspan Expansion Card List
Wingspan European Expansion Bird Card List: 81 New CardsWingspan European Expansion Bird Card List The Wingspan European Expansion was available for tabletop on November 22, 2019, and on May 5, 2022, the digital version was released. This expansion…Wingspan Oceania Expansion Bird Card List: 95 New CardsWingspan Oceania Expansion Bird Card List The Wingspan Oceania Expansion was available for tabletop on December 18th, 2020. The digital version hasn’t been announced yet, but Monster Couch has stated…
Wingspan Fundamentals
How To Play Wingspan Forest EnginesHow To Play Wingspan Forest Engines The Core Function of The Forest Habitat The obvious function of the Forest habitat is to generate food for future bird plays. Everyone needs…How To Play Wingspan Grassland EnginesHow To Play Wingspan Grassland Engines The Core Function of The Grassland Habitat Grassland engines behave differently than Forest and Wetland engines. They are at their best as late-game point-scoring…The Relationship Between Point Value and Nest Size in WingspanAn important element of Wingspan Strategy is to look at the sum total of a bird’s point value and egg capacity while playing Wingspan. With the way the game is…Wingspan Strategy and Tactics: Appropriate Timing of Shared ResourcesRecently, a member of the official Wingspan Facebook group, Jacob Bruner, made an interesting request: “I’d be interested to hear your take on the ‘When, why, and how’ of playing…Wingspan Strategy: The 3/6/9 ScaleWingspan Food Cost vs. Victory Points The last time I investigated the topic of food costs vs. victory points scored, I formed an idea that I called “the 5/10/15 rule.”…Wingspan Teal Powers: Discover How All 36 Teal Powered Bird Cards RankEnd-of-round teal powers were introduced in Wingspan’s European Expansion. More were added with Wingspan Asia. In total, there are currently 36 teal-powered birds. It’s important to remember that Wingspan…Wingspan Yellow Powers: Discover How All 19 Yellow Powered Bird Cards RankWingspan’s Oceania Expansion introduced end-of-game yellow powers. In total, there are currently 19 yellow-powered birds. It’s important to remember that Wingspan yellow powers trigger at the end of round four,…
Wingspan Game News
Wingspan Asia Expansion and Indian Peafowl Announced!Wingspan Expansion 3: Wingspan Asia On June 29th, 2022, Stonemaier Games revealed that Wingspan Expansion 3 is Wingspan Asia Expansion. They also revealed Indian Peafowl! Let’s have a look at…Wingspan Asia Expansion Rulebook, Box, and 13 Bird Cards RevealedStonemaier Games Reveals Wingspan Asia Expansion Rulebook, Box, and 13 New Bird Cards Elizabeth Hargrave Tweets About Wingsplain’s Asia Expansion Coverage White-Headed Duck White-Headed Duck breaks the mold for what…Wingspan Asia Expansion: Asian Koel and Rose-Ringed Parakeet RevealedJamey Stegmaier Reveals Asian Koel and Rose-Ringed Parakeet from the upcoming Wingspan Asia Expansion Asian Koel is a pretty great card. It can be played in any habitat and has…Wingspan Asia Expansion: Desert Finch RevealedThe Mill reveals Desert Finch from the upcoming Wingspan Asia Expansion Dusty Craine at the YouTube Channel, The Mill (a channel sponsored by Stonemaier Games), revealed this new Wingspan…Wingspan Asia Expansion: Elizabeth Hargrave Reveals Great Hornbill!Elizabeth Hargrave reveals Great Hornbill from the upcoming Wingspan Asia Expansion Elizabeth Hargrave, the creator of Wingspan, revealed this new Wingspan Asia Expansion card on the official Facebook group. This…Wingspan Asia Expansion: Green Bee-Eater RevealedStonemaier Games reveals Green Bee-Eater from the upcoming Wingspan Asia Expansion This bird’s triple invertebrate food cost feels steep for a four-point bird with a middle-of-the-road, three-egg nest. At least…Wingspan Asia Expansion: Is Red Avadavat The Next Killdeer/Franklin’s Gull?Stonemaier Games Reveals the Automa Rulebook for Wingspan Asia Expansion and we get a look at Red Avadavat This power reads: “When Activated: Give one [card] from your hand to…Wingspan Asia Expansion: Red Junglefowl RevealedStonemaier Games reveals Red Junglefowl from the upcoming Wingspan Asia Expansion Happy 10th anniversary Stonemaier Games! This is the bird that our iconic domestic chickens descend from. This bird was…Wingspan Asia Expansion: Sri Lanka Frogmouth RevealedCommunity member Travis Willse reveals Sri Lanka Frogmouth from the upcoming Wingspan Asia Expansion In a surprise reveal, community member Travis Willse showed us the Sri Lanak Frogmouth on Facebook…Wingspan Asia: Red-Crowned Crane RevealedStonemaier Games reveals Red-Crowned Crane from the upcoming Wingspan Asia Expansion This large Wetlands bird is expensive but it has a flexible food cost of one wild, one seed, and…
Wingspan Strategy Guide
Advanced Wingspan Strategy Guide: 14 Pro TipsWhat Are The Best Wingspan Strategies? Read this Wingspan Strategy Guide and join us as we do a deep dive into the best Wingspan Strategies. Reading this guide will lead…Wingspan Asia Duet Mode Strategy GuideWingspan Asia Duet Mode Wingspan Asia introduced Duet Mode, an enhanced two player experience for Wingspan. The key differences are that the standard end of round goals and board are…
Wingspan Strategy Tips
14 Powerful Card Combos in WingspanLet’s Take a Look at These 14 Powerful Card Combos in Wingspan In this article, I will highlight what I feel are some of the best card combos in Wingspan.…21 Best Wingspan Strategy Tips: Guidelines For WinningWingspan Strategy Tips for Winning Want to know how to win more Wingspan games? We’ve put together our top 21 Wingspan strategy tips! Print them out and keep them handy;…6 Tips on How to Beat Ravens, Franklin’s Gull, and Killdeer in WingspanWant to know how to beat Ravens, Franklin’s Gull, and Killdeer in Wingspan? In this article, I’m going to break down the nuances of beating the best cards in Wingspan.…Discover Wingspan Card Drawing Strategy: Going All In With a Card Drawing GambitWingspan Card Drawing Strategy A Wingspan card drawing gambit involves keeping a single card drawing bird from your opening hand and four pieces of food. I’ve used this strategy on…The 8 Best Cards to Pair With Hooded MerganserWhat are the best cards to pair with Hooded Merganser? There are eight cards that pair especially well with Hooded Merganser, which is a card that doesn’t get to enjoy the…The Tremendous Power of Tucking Cards in WingspanThe Power of Tucking Cards in Wingspan In this article, I’m going to cover the topic of tucking strategies in Wingspan. Generally speaking, tucking strategies are going to be the…Wingspan Migrating BirdsIn this article, I’d like to talk about a group of birds that have a rather unique and interesting brown power. Often referred to as “Wingspan migrating birds,” these Wingspan…Wingspan Strategy: More Ways to Tuck, More Ways to WinI’m going to revisit the power of tucking cards in Wingspan. There are a few standout cards that that I didn’t previously cover. They broaden tucking strategies in Wingspan and…
Wingspan Top Cards
Chihuahuan Raven and Common Raven in WingspanHow good are Chihuahuan Raven and Common Raven in Wingspan? Chihuahuan Raven and Common Raven are considered to be among the best cards in Wingspan. Those who have played Wingspan…Discover What Makes a Top Tier Bird Card in WingspanWhat Makes a Top Tier Bird Card in Wingspan? Veterans of the core Wingspan experience understand the precedent set by Chihuahuan Raven, Common Raven, Franklin’s Gull, and Killdeer for ultra-powerful…Franklin’s Gull and Killdeer in WingspanHow good are Franklin’s Gull and Killdeer in Wingspan? Franklin’s Gull and Killdeer are considered to be among the best cards in Wingspan. Those who have played Wingspan for a…Our Top 10 Wingspan European Expansion CardsWondering what the best Wingspan European Expansion cards are? After hundreds of hours of gameplay, we list our top 10 Wingspan European Expansion cards below. But first, a little about the expansion…Our Top 5 Wingspan Oceania Expansion CardsWondering what the best Wingspan Oceania Expansion cards are? After hundreds of hours of gameplay, we list our top 5 Wingspan Oceania Expansion cards below. But first, a little about…The Best Cards in Wingspan: Core SetWhat are the best cards in Wingspan? Chihuahuan Raven, Common Raven, Franklin’s Gull, and Killdeer are a collection of cards that I have often referred to as “The Power 4,”…Wingspan Pink Powers: Discover How All 24 Pink Powered Bird Cards RankOnce-between-turns pink powers were first introduced in Wingspan’s Core Set. Each Wingspan Expansion continues to introduce more pink-powered birds to the game. As a general rule, Wingspan pink powers increase…
Wingspan Tournament Gameplay
Wingspan Tournament Gameplay and Commentary: Emerald Tanager TussleWingspan Tournament Gameplay and Commentary Emerald Tanager Tussle Watch Wingspan gameplay as I participate in the competitive Wingspan Tournament: Emerald Tanager Tussle. This is a 1v1 best of one double…
Wingsplain 101
5 Factors That Determine a Good Wingspan ScoreWhat Is A Good Wingspan Score? A good Wingspan score is the one that wins you the game. Each game, how well you score comes down to several factors such…Wingspan Strategy: Food Costs vs. Victory Points ScoredWhat is the best value that one, two, or three food can get you in Wingspan? How many points should you strive to score off each piece of food invested…Wingspan Strategy: Objectively Ranking Birds in the Wingspan Board GameDisclaimer: Since I originally posted this, there has been some good debate and feedback surrounding the philosophy of objectivity and questioning whether the qualities scored here are objectively good and whether…
