Researched
Stonemaier Games Wingspan
A bird-collecting engine-building board game for 1 to 5 players, about an hour long.
$55.00 at Stonemaier Games · Price checked Oct 6
Prices at other stores may differ · Links go to the retailer
Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 10+
- Small parts
- Games & puzzles
- Stonemaier Games
- Available
More info
- Players: 1–5
- Play time: 40–70 minutes, per Stonemaier
- Bird cards: 170 unique
- Other parts: 75 egg miniatures, 103 food tokens, 5 wooden dice
- Box: 30 x 30 x 7 cm, 2.4 kg
- Designer: Elizabeth Hargrave
- SKU: STM910
- Age (Target listing and BGG): 10+
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Teens and families stepping up from simpler card or family games
- Players who like nature themes and building combos over several rounds
- Solo players, since the box includes an Automa deck
Skip it if
- Your group wants direct conflict or lots of player interaction
- You want a quick party game for large groups
- Waiting on dice and card draws frustrates your players
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- Turns are short: gain food, lay eggs, draw cards or play a bird
- 170 illustrated bird cards plus egg miniatures and a dice tower
- Plays solo with the included Automa cards
Keep in mind
- Owners note little interaction between players
- Dice and card draws can leave you waiting for the right bird
- Stonemaier's site does not list an age; Target and BGG list 10+
How we reviewed it
What owners say.
- 1 positive
- 2 mixed
Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.
Likes how the bird cards are fun to read and how the habitat rows show the engine growing, and sees it as an easy way into engine building. Finds little player interaction, and after many plays the choices start to feel alike.
Says the game is easy to explain to first-time players because actions are simple and quick, yet it holds up over many plays. Adds that the expansions deepen the strategy.
A solo player rates it 7 out of 10. The Automa opponent is easy to run, but they often felt they were waiting for the right food, bird or dice, admired the game more than they played it, and sold their copy.
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 Stonemaier Games. Wingspan
- 02 Stonemaier Games. Wingspan (store page)
- 03 Target. Stonemaier Wingspan with Swift Start Game Pack
- 04 BoardGameGeek. Wingspan reviews forum
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
| Detail |
This reviewStonemaier Games Wingspan
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Czech Games Edition Codenames (2025 Edition)
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Ravensburger Pokémon Eevee and Park 1000-Piece Puzzle 12002033
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| Price | $55 | $24.99 | $29.99 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | Ages 14+ |
| Category | Games & puzzles | Games & puzzles | Games & puzzles |
| Pieces | – | – | 1000 |
| Good for | Teens moving into strategy board games | Teen groups and family game nights | Pokémon fans ready for a 1000-piece puzzle |
| Stock | Available | Available | Available |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
