Wingspan

Wingspan
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$19.99
Release date
17 September 2020
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Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.

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Wingspan system requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 8 / 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: i5-2430M
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GT540
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

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Xartep_of_lore
Xartep_of_lore

i am only playing against the game, I find it a nice way to take 15-20 minutes out and relax. Big plus I'm learning about birds.

yamago :))
yamago :))

A delightfully complex card/board game, with a really pleasant presentation. You can hear each bird's call and learn a fact about them by clicking on their card, and the different backgrounds and cards are delightfully animated. A relaxing game with an insane amount of strategy behind it, that can be as casual or competitive as you want it to be.

forkettle
forkettle

Basically everything about this game is fantastic. The sound, graphics/art, and gameplay are very solid. Even just posting up a bunch of AI to play against can provide a decent and real feeling challenge per game.

The only thing I somewhat wish it had was an option to have birds you haven't unlocked yet, flagged while playing.

NoobBlaster
NoobBlaster

I had this on my wishlist and was waiting for a sale, but bought the boardgame which came with a steam discount.
I am yet to play the boardgame but I have been enjoying the Digital version and using as a learning tool.
I really hope to see more of the expansions come to the digital version.

As for the game, I have only played against the AI, so I'm not sure about longevity, but I have enjoyed the 4 hours or so that I've played so far.
It's a nice relaxing game and great for winding down after work and even before.

RomeoDos
RomeoDos

An excellent version of the boardgame which I also own. A relaxing card based game which plays well against the AI or online.

all4game
all4game

A well made strategy game with a great theme. The soundtrack and graphics of this game lends to its theme (I personally really like birds). Very unique and fun. The AI is surprising intelligent.

mvxks
mvxks

I've been struggling to find a game that would be entertaining, relaxing, and let me learn something. I have really enjoyed Wingspan for all of these reasons.

15Acesplz
15Acesplz

A very calming game that's easy to sink into after a long day. Engaging and challenging, but low-pressure enough that it's not agitating

Chicken you are so beautiful
Chicken you ar…

Bird lovers must play the game and want to move the cards on the board game (still near Oceania) over (played board games before).
A workshop can be created for players to make more bird cards.

ClintFromFlint
ClintFromFlint

Excellent adaptation of the board game! Helped answer a lot of questions on how rules are implemented in the tabletop version.

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

TuxDC
TuxDC

Amazing board game and solid digital adaption. Great for quick games against the computer. Interface has some chunkiness like drawn card staying up and rotating environments but minor. My main complaint is Hard AI (listed as beta) isn't very challenging.

reduxredux
reduxredux

Wingspan is a perfect game. So much care and love went into balancing and fine-tuning it. The thought put into the user experience results in incredibly addictive, smooth game play that belies how complicated the mechanics are. The developers streamlined the controls and and made it accessible for new players (the breezy but comprehensive tutorial is a masterclass), while retaining the reams of information advanced players need to optimize their high scores. Little touches still make me smile, like the special food-choice screen that pops up when you use the one and only card in the game that requires it, the dorky animations of all of the birds, and the snippets of trivia spoken every time you play a card. I love the way that you can cancel almost any action during your turn, saving you from making any missteps (unless you've rolled the dice or drawn a card). It's just fun, relaxing, moreish, the absolutely best kind of game and a total joy to play. I can't wait for the day when the Oceania expansion's map is introduced (whether in a DLC or a sequel, take my $$$ please). I've even thought about buying the physical game and all of its expansions to share with friends, although I suspect that it will be hard to transition to a slower-paced, more fiddly tabletop game after the sleek and speedy experience I've had with the digital version.

ts
ts

I own the physical version of this game, too, and it's altogether too much fun. Educational, balanced, and exciting.

theclawedlord
theclawedlord

A game of soothing sounds and excellent bird illustrations. Full of bird info in course of play. Lots of dynamic interactions between the cards, and different styles of play that one can take on. I find it a chill time for solo play, or fun to play online with my friends.

dropcvoices
dropcvoices

The only thing that could ever compete with playing the board game in-person is playing online with your friends! And last I checked, the board game does NOT seem to make the appropriate bird calls when you activate a brown power.

Aedonis
Aedonis

The game is pretty and relaxing. I don't think it is worth ~$20 however. The tutorial on how to play the game took 3 times as long as it did to play the game. After I got the hang of what to do, each game was over pretty quickly. So for ~$20 you are getting about 10 minutes of play time and content. Can't say it was worth it.

Serkent Framwell
Serkent Framwell

My biggest complaint with this game is that it's missing full keyboard controls. You can do -most- things with just the kb, but a few core things like "tabbing to select my food" just isn't possible. I also wish they used action cubes in a more visual way. I'd like to see the physical cubes on the screen and click on them to use them. Seeing them transfer from the habitat to the "when activated" powers would help confirm some core mechanics of the game. We do get to see them briefly between rounds, which is helpful, but it's brief. I truly think that hiding how action cubes are flowing make the game much harder to grok. I honestly had trouble understanding this game until I played the physical game-board first and then it started clicking. Then coming back to the software I realized it would be ideal if the virtual game had more of the physical elements.

I know I am partially being picky, but it's only because I love this game. There are a few other small things that would be nice to haves, but I think if the game studio improved the above items this virtual version would be a 10/10. I just finished playing a match with my wife on her iPad while I was on my MacBook Pro. Having the cross platform is very nice. And we didn't even need to shuffle any cards :) Truly nice work on this game.

kae.aitch
kae.aitch

this game is so interesting! it can be frustrating to play online if other people quit, but, shrug....

Imaginesque
Imaginesque

The Design of this game is well thought out and it's beautiful. It's a nice brain teaser and very relaxing at the same time. I especially appreciate how the bird powers often correlate to the kind of bird on the card.

Anonymous
Anonymous

I've loved the physical board game Wingspan for several years. The game is beautiful, and as a birder it compliments so well with my hobby! But I've had lots of friends who didn't know the first thing about birds love this game. The Steam version by MonsterCouch is everything I could have hoped for!!! It keeps the beautiful artwork of the game, and makes what is indeed a complicated game a bit more maneuverable for new players. I love the little sounds the birds make when you play them, or click on them, or even make in the background after you've played them. When your forest has a Downy Woodpecker, you can occasionally hear it, and remember who's in your nature reserve!

jaBBerwok
jaBBerwok

This is a great, chill card builder board game. Single player AI is fine, as is the weekly challenge. The poor online matchup experience is my main complaint. It's about a 5-8 minute wait between turns, and very frequently a player will just leave in round 3 or 4 if the game isn't going their way, at which point the game stops (or you just finish it with AI). This is quite annoying if you have lovingly arranged your birds and eggs just so for the past 20-30 minutes and desire to see things to completion and your silent opponents overwhelmed by your careful tucking of cards and caching of fish.

Anonymous
Anonymous

This game is based on real-life birds in the wild, how they live, what they eat, what kind of nest they have, how they interact with each other and their food/prey. The play mechanics are great and make both the board/card version and this computer game version super fun.
The artwork in this game is one of the great pluses of it. The animations of the birds in this digital version are a nice addition, as are the sounds/calls that they make. The music is nice for the way the game is played. It is both super fun to play and educational as you get to know a lot of birds the more you play it. You start to recognize them when they pop up again and again. The descriptions of the birds are true to life and their characteristics in the game mimic what they are like in real life. The digital version of this game is almost identical to the card/board game original. The main difference is that it is harder to keep track of your whole board and especially the boards of the opponents in this digital version, as you have to switch between many screens to see everything, whereas with the boards you can see all in an instant. Despite that limitation, which is pretty much impossible to work around in a computer game format, the game play is great. The AI opponents on regular are relatively easy to defeat if you are good at the game - I come at this after having the board game for almost a year and playing it on a very regular basis in our family, where my wife and kids regularly beat me.
Right now the board game version is our favorite game to play and I just got this steam-based version this week and can't stop playing it either. It is a great game play.

Pupster
Pupster

Beautiful artwork, a soothing and pleasant soundtrack, and interesting mechanics that allow you to choose different paths to success. This is a great relaxation game.

TheLucidDream
TheLucidDream

It is a calming and beautiful game, you can play sometime just to relax and have fun. Especially when you are a fan of birds or just generally into the handdrawn art-style Wingspan is definetly somethin you should grab during a sale.

Siegfried
Siegfried

Clever, well-designed, soothing and just outright beautiful, with a lot of potential for further expansion. Like many, I got here from its tabletop counterpart and I have to say the digital version did not disappoint. Highly recommended.

lovijef
lovijef

My wife and I love the board game, and when we found out that there was a digital copy, plus the expansion, it was a no brainer. IMHO, this is one of the BEST board game to digital games I have ever played. It's relaxing, strategic, and has beautiful music with artwork on all of the cards. Highly recommend. 15/10

Bird is the word.

cherryshouko
cherryshouko

I am really enjoying this so far! I have never played the physical version, so I had to do the tutorial, but I only played the first round of the tutorial because I was sleepy. When I came back to the game, I found that playing the actual thing allowed it to come to me better and figured out how to play, more or less. I'm really enjoying this as a casual, calming game (the music and art are both really nice!) and the random goals for each round keep things interesting.

Anonymous
Anonymous

The board game is addictive, too, but this version is excellent to learn the basics and find a good strategy. Plus, you can play by yourself against the computer for when your husband doesn't feel like playing the physical game or if you have really lame, non-board-game-playing friends. Are they really friends, though? Come on, people! It's not hard!

Uki
Uki

Highly recommend this game. The tutorial was slow, but once you get started there are a lot of different strategies and choices that make the game interesting and fun each time.

Things to improve: Sometimes it is hard to select the cards you want and selecting an option is not so intuitive at first because sometimes it deselects everything when you click back and sometimes you have to click twice on an option/card or click the forward button to proceed when it doesn't seem necessary. I also wish that the AI could load faster and make smarter choices for more challenge.

All in all, the game is calming and addicting with beautiful soundtrack and fun to play with friends.

stiggandr
stiggandr

Masterfully balanced board game, elegantly adapted as a video game, with a sound track so good, I'd go to a concert to hear it.

If you like engine-building board games, this is one of the best.

Once you learn the rules and get 2 or 3 games under your belt, it goes very very quickly as well.

Tasty Casserole
Tasty Casserole

It's a very fun board game, although it can suffer from point salad. Not as bad in the electronic version as you can see what the ideal play is easier.

Crash Test Dummy
Crash Test Dummy

If you like the IRL game, this version does it justice. The ability to play async or vs AI is a very nice feature if you just want to turn your brain off for a bit,

Bord Brain™
Bord Brain™

An awesome card game that contains bird trivia, beautiful music, gorgeous art, and the entire game of Wingspan as seen on Tabletop Simulator and sold on store shelves.

If you're familiar with the board game, 'automata' has you covered, and is included in here as well,
while also offering the standard ''VS AI'' mode, that gives you a single player experience against ''other players'' who have to follow the rules.
Also with a online mode for those who want to play against real people

but honestly, no matter what kind of challenge you're looking for, this game is such an awesome laid back experience for anyone looking to relax with some bird sounds

Throb_Trob
Throb_Trob

Great game, especially playing with friends. The AI is pretty easy to beat, even on difficult settings. The multiplayer makes this game.

lisa.surgi123
lisa.surgi123

Each game can be so different. You have to think, but it's a fun kind of thinking and doesn't make your head hurt. I love the birds and turn the sound on for my games. It doesn't take too long to get the hang of, and even if your scores are lower at first, you still have so much fun!

kneekap
kneekap

Finally a great card game for the birds. Felt a bit overwhelming at first especially with how daunting the cards look with so much information jam packed on them. However, the game play is based on some simple concepts and just have a million ways it can play out due to all of the unique factors.

Omegatron
Omegatron

I really enjoy this board game both in real life and in digital form. It works particularly well as a local on the couch game too. If this look like it might be interesting to you, then you should check it out.

watchingcbeams
watchingcbeams

Terrific game to play passing a laptop back and forth. Beautiful presentation and audio. Weird note if you turn up AI difficulty it seems to add time to the AI's turn which seems bizarre I doubt the extra seconds are in fact used to consider moves.

tragicstorm1x
tragicstorm1x

Absolutely delightful digital version of wingspan. I particularly like how it helps clear up any card action ambiguities for the physical version.

Can't wait for the next expansion!

Tedward
Tedward

After putting over 100 hours into this game I can say it is wonderful. It is peaceful, calming, lightly competitive, educational, and fun. The music is a highlight as it is very fitting for the source material. Gameplay flows well and mechanically is spot on from the board game itself. While it is not quite the same as playing the board game, for there is nothing like being in community with those around you in person (but there is local play), it is still a very enjoyable experience. Five stars for me!

Bird Enthusiast
Bird Enthusiast

A bird themed game? Yes, please. Wingspan is a little bit hamstrung by the board game format (could benefit from a longer form game mode), but it's overall still fun.

FENTON
FENTON

Really chill game. It plays well and quickly. Took me a while to get used to switching between the different habitats.

mkmetra
mkmetra

This is such a fun, replayable game. The integration to a PC game is really well done, and the animation and sounds enhance the game. I could wish the AI gave me more of a run for my money, but honestly, the game is pretty fun even though I usually win, because there's always new combinations to make.

robsmasher
robsmasher

I am only recommending the game because Wingspan is a great game. The AI in the current incarnation is terrible. Even the Hard AI is garbage and it takes 30 seconds sometimes to make decisions.

This is my only complaint, otherwise its awesome.

Dangerman
Dangerman

If you like Wingspan, this is a fantastic way to play it.
Online play with friends is very streamlined, and while AI are not super difficult (even on hard difficulty) I find myself consistently enjoying playing the AI.

I haven't looked much into the Automa variant, but my impression is that it provides an excellent challenge. Especially the weekly challenge thing. I've only tried it once, and it destroyed me, so there is definitely room to challenge yourself playing solo.

And lastly the music is so nice. I find myself starting another game just because I don't want the music to stop.

ide_will
ide_will

Once you cruise through the tutorial its really easy and fun to play this game on your computer! Plus when you want to play against the computer it makes it very convenient to brush up on your skills for when you play with your friends and give you the edge to win! In fact, after I finish this comment I'm on my way to play a three player AI at normal level and see if I can beat the computer!

SoS (Piney)
SoS (Piney)

Summary: A faithful, easy to setup version of the board game.

Pros:
-Art and ambiance (soundtrack, sound effects) are adequate to great.
-Relatively relaxing game
-Cross play (a touted feature across the platforms)
-games are far quicker to play than with the physical copy, at least in my experience.

Cons:
This is more subjective, but I balk at the 2x price when compared to, for example, the Google Play version. Both Steam and Google take a 30% cut, though Google started only taking 15% on the first million (USD?). This is not to mention the DLC. It appears as though the game is the same or a port regardless of platform with minimal adjustment, so I'm a bit miffed at the $20 base price on Steam vs. the $10 base price on Google Play. Considering its limited complexity, I would call $10 to be about the right price (not on sale) on Steam.

Based on the game alone, the game is faithful to the physical version and has the functionalities you should expect from a digital version of a board game with minimum fuss.

PlaidKraken
PlaidKraken

Very fun engine-building board game. The cards are well illustrated in pleasing watercolors, and the music is soothing. Playing the game always puts me in a good mood.

The physical board game comes with a coupon for the digital version, and I would personally suggest approaching the game that way. It really shines at its best around a table with friends. This allows me to play the game solo in a slightly more convenient way and try out new combos without pulling out the box.

10/10 game; 7/10 video game

SassyMom
SassyMom

Very user friendly. Easy to understand and follow. Plays just like the board game. And I have really enjoyed being able to play online with my kids who no longer live at home especially during Covid!

debam
debam

This is a fun and educational resource management game for older children and adults that can be played over and over with different strategies and does not take a lot of time , about 1 hour. I usually play every day and at least once per week if possible

RoryHazel
RoryHazel

Birds

Robotbeckerz
Robotbeckerz

Very simple easy going game. Love the variety that you can continue to play many times and still try new things.

matthewwood1337
matthewwood1337

great board game, and a faithful adaptation with beautiful graphics and voice over. need the oceanic expansion!

Monsieur Géramont
Monsieur Géramont

Okay, decent game.
However, why takes playing against hard enemies AGES for them to finish their turn?
Is this intentional or just bad programming?

Anonymous
Anonymous

easy to learn with room for deeper strategy, but also fine to play as a relaxing bird watching session.

Buzzie
Buzzie

Beautiful realization of the board game.

RiceKristenTreat
RiceKristenTreat

I wish all digital board games were this good. The UI is super slick and intuitive, The tutorial is clear and easy to follow, and the atmosphere is very pleasant. I love playing in the morning to get my brain moving.

Arobadope
Arobadope

You take care of birdies. Stfu and buy it.

Tabbers2319
Tabbers2319

Overall, very beautiful game. I love how the birds move on the cards and how you can click on them to hear their song. If you right click, it flips the card for you to read trivia on the bird. The tutorial is just OK. I would recommend watching a Youtube tutorial of how to play the board game first (if you've never played before). Music is relaxing. There is an option to play two player on the same device which I find as a bonus. Background scenery can be changed. I like how there are both long term, short term, and personal goals you are trying to manage & make work.

galnium
galnium

Bird game good
Love bird facts
Game has bird facts

FTX ImperialHal
FTX ImperialHal

Comfortable music!
Great game that you can play in your leisure time!

Troll
Troll

Guys common. We need to minimise downtime. Even chess have premoves. (2developers) Please allow to move (ore plan moves) before prev players turn end.

Rufy
Rufy

Nice game to relax with friends.

ConnieMack
ConnieMack

When I purchased the board game Wingspan I never realized how much playing with a deck of bird cards was going to be. So much so that now I have (4) online asynchronous games going on Steam Wingspan. I love everything about Wingspan and taught my 11-year-old niece to play. She's almost got me beat! Wingspan is as beautiful as it is to play - the developers really made this a gorgeous game to look at. I love logging in and seeing the scissor tail bird and then the owl. I wouldn't even know what those birds were unless I played the game! I highly recommend this game for deck building, bird watching, strategy, point-making, everything! This is a great game to play even in the digital version!

GalacticToebeans
GalacticToebeans

Beautiful design! Very addicting game!

SuperSalad
SuperSalad

Solid adaptation of the game. Controls smoothly, I wish it was a little more intuitive and easier to see the whole board at once while playing but overall its a solid and gorgeous adaptation.

Daehoidar18
Daehoidar18

Once in awhile a new board game hits the market that takes and shakes up, or drastically improves the foundations of what we know as board games. For me, Settlers of Catan was the first game to blow my mind with possibilities, and pull me into the board game world. Wingspan is another step in what creativity can be shown in the way we play and enjoy board games. It's a bunch of fun, very addicting, and with a wide variety of strategies one can follow on the fly (hehe wing humor).

As far as this digital version of the game, it does a really good job of simulating the hard copy, and offeres a few multiplayer modes to try out along with achievements and things to give a little more replay value. I think they could update it and add just a bit more, but we will see about that down the line.

Dav247
Dav247

The interface is probably the best designed out of all other digital board games in terms of its looks and being able to have all the relevant information on screen. It really does replicate the calming nature of the game with the soft music, bird calls and even commentary on each bird you play onto your tableau. The tutorial is also well designed so there is no need to have any prior knowledge of the game. Naturally it plays quicker in this digital form as opposed to the tabletop version so am able to fit in more than one play during a short session.

Sandblaster27
Sandblaster27

I love that it is an engine building card/board game.

AutumnKiwi
AutumnKiwi

You absolutely CANNOT adopt a single strategy to win every game. This game has so much strategic variation that you need to come up with a gameplan that caters to each individual game depending on your start, the competition cards and your bonuses offered. If you like complex strategy games or engine builders, then this is the best of the best for the genre.

In terms of the Steam adaptation of this board game, the music is relaxing, the gameplay is super intuitively adapted and there are cool voicelines to teach you about each unique bird you play.

10/10

kleenzottel
kleenzottel

I love the boardgame, but as a computer game it does not work for me. Everything is "too prompt" and I do not understand what exactly the opponent did (at least not without hard study). Shame, I really wanted to like it.

Also, two questions: Why does it seem the AI has more than one move? And why do I always lose against it, even if I had the better cards and tactic? It is really annoying.

tysonthepierce
tysonthepierce

Rarely do games finish. There is always: Online Error 1008 and the game just ends.

Quilty_Witch
Quilty_Witch

Incredibly strategic yet Beautiful and calming. wonderfully done.

kuffyd13
kuffyd13

Mellow, takes about 30 minutes to play. Lots of different strategic approaches. Lovely drawings.

bryanr
bryanr

While it takes a bit to learn, it is a great family friendly game. The 72 hour play mode allows me to play with friends all over the world and still enjoy it.

hrstarwars13
hrstarwars13

Good game, 10/10. Very relaxing and nice atmosphere. Gameplay is also good, not too complicated.
Would Recommend

kellyjm123
kellyjm123

Lots of fun and strategy and I love the artwork.

Rhedik
Rhedik

Big board game player. Wingspan is an OK game. It's nice to look at and relaxing. The card engine is just OK. The Steam adaptation is quite faithful to the tabletop game. There just isn't enough meat on the bones for me to get excited about and it's fairly anti-climatic. I'll play it if I'm tired and don't want to have to use my brain a lot to enjoy a game. I tend to play it just after waking up.

Jon
Jon

Relaxing and surprisingly deep strategy. Highly recommend

CelestialSentinel
CelestialSentinel

Playing Wingspan has grown my appreciation and wonder for the various species of birds where I hadn't really put much thought before. You start to recognize certain birds, and recently I was able to identify several birds on a vacation I took. It has a great game-play loop that has a lot of nuance, and it is especially fun to try new strategies even if they aren't likely to be the most efficient. As a digital version of the board game, it has added ambiance with soft music, bird chirps, and customizable play areas. A great game for evening play with friends, as turns are not super intensive, and you get to spend a lot of time just talking and enjoying each other as well as having fun playing birds.

AllHailQueenBrittany
AllHailQueenBrittany

easy to follow game, informative, and relaxing

Anonymous
Anonymous

Great adaptation of the board game, very nice visuals and audio

Bex
Bex

Wingspan is quite simply my favourite board-game. This online version is great way to play the game when you can't convince members of your household to play the physical board-game with you... maybe you've asked your partner to play it too many times, and now your pleas to play are thrown aside quicker than your nearest and dearest can say, well, "no"! (A hypothetical story, of course... ahem...)

This digital version of Wingspan displays the beautiful artwork from the original game and then offers even more artistic wonder with the additional backgrounds you can choose to personalise your virtual playing mat. The benefit of playing the game online also includes special effects not easily provided with a physical board game. You will hear your birds sing or chirp as you make certain moves, which are far more pleasing to the ear than the sound effects I enjoy providing when playing this game with friends on a board game night...

There were some little glitches with the digital game when it first came out, but the game developers were, and continue to be, very quick to update and iron-out issues. Cheating and human error is impossible, which is also pleasing to me when I know I've lost for good reason.

The online version has also helped me understand some rules that I'd not got quite right when playing the original board game. I am now an even greater pedant for the rules than before...

...In fact, from writing this review, I think I now understand why nobody in the 'real' world wants to play this game with me any more. Thank goodness for the Steam version of Wingspan, I say!!

Tirabo
Tirabo

Love the beautiful birds and enjoy learning about them! Nice, relaxing game!

Dancer Din
Dancer Din

Fun, relaxing, challenging! This game has a bit of a learning curve, but I feel excited each time I understand a new strategy.

Vortmax
Vortmax

A very good re-creation of the board game. Highly recommend if you like turn-based strategy that's not highly competitive.

UpTheBarnet
UpTheBarnet

Chilled card game that only takes a couple minutes to get your head around, worth getting for when you need to relax and take your mind off everyday life!

ysmz_water
ysmz_water

May I know whether the another expansion will be release? Hope to have all of the expansion

The Corgi Horde
The Corgi Horde

Started with the board game and moved to this when i didn't have anyone around. Fantastic adaption from the original. Just wondering when they are going to get the Oceania expansion too.

Kranbearys
Kranbearys

My friend bought this game but never plays with me lol

Auroral
Auroral

I have both the steam online version and the physical board game. Both are a delight!
Wingspan is a casual game you can play on your own or with 4 other persons. There are so many different strategies to earning points in this game, so it's worth plenty of replays. A really unique feature to this game is the trivia with every bird, which adds to the fun of trying new strategies with new birds.

phenlisu
phenlisu

I played this first as a board game, and now enjoy this digital version as a more convenient way to play when I have some time. It's easier to 'set up' so to speak, in situations when you're happy to play alone, or didn't have time to organise with friends.

As a game, the experience is relaxing and interesting at the same time. There's lots of room to explore different point-scoring strategies, so there's a good amount of strategic thinking and each time I play, the game feels new. I also found myself learning a lot and enjoying getting to know how the features of the birds in the game correlated to their real life characteristics.

The animations, sound effects and soundtracks are beautiful and one of the perks of playing the digital version (having said that, the physical board game also has its own charms, which I could talk for ages on). It's also allowed me to experience the European Expansion when playing against other players online, which incorporates new interactions/point-scoring mechanisms, and helpful for me or anyone who's interested in buying the real life expansions but not sure if it's worth the money.

Highly recommend both this game and the physical board game.

Vile Villain
Vile Villain

Played the real board game at a friend's house for the first time, then bought this later in the same week. I was intending on just playing online with friends (which is made convenient because friends don't need to own the game in order to receive the invite to play), but the custom game option where you can play against the AI is addictive for experimenting with new strategies. 10/10 especially if you're a birder!

alvarchayce
alvarchayce

They did a really good job making the board game into a video game. I have enjoyed playing and I recommend the game. The only minor thing I dislike is trying to go through your hand of cards when you have more than 8. Trying to zero in on the card you want is a little clunky (having 20 cards is challenging to find the one you want). Thanks for making the game! Great job!

a dead rancor
a dead rancor

guy #1: do you have any seeds?
guy #2: go bird

Twiggs
Twiggs

very relaxing and close to the original board game

S.D. McCrawley
S.D. McCrawley

Hell yeah. Love this shit. I want to become a birder, now.

Auroarer
Auroarer

Great card game anyway and the pc version is just as lovely. way to go with the soundtrack and animations.
online can be a little clunky (hard to start a game with friends and i dont get notifications when its my turn) but once things are set up, its pretty smooth.

Anonymous
Anonymous

I just got the board game as a gift and enjoyed playing it. Since my family does not play as much as I do, I was interested to see the digital adaptation with the discount coupon that came with the board game. The tutorial took a little while to get thru but does a good job explaining how to navigate the digital version. And it helped reinforce the rules of the game. After playing against AI the first two digital games, I then felt comfortable enough to move quickly enough against others online. I have enjoyed this game even though the bird them made me skeptical.

Snoochbear
Snoochbear

Hands down the most relaxing game I've ever played. Relevant background: I've played and loved the original Wingspan board game prior to checking out the video game. It's definitely a go-to game in our household, so I already knew how to play the video game, thus I can't speak for the quality of the tutorial or any other new-player stuff. Back to the rest: Somehow Wingspan navigates the space where "mentally stimulating" meets "actually relaxing", and the resulting experience is truly lovely. The main sound is a gentle acoustic guitar tune and the accompanying ambient noises really immerse the player in the warm, welcoming landscape on their screen. Suddenly, all you care about is birds. Now your cares in this world are insignificant and few. The one complaint I have is that it's difficult to figure out how to invite friends to play with you through the game menu. Everything else in the interface is intuitive and user friendly, but trying to play with others who *aren't* total strangers - it's hard to figure out. But an online search never hurt anybody so I still give this game 5 stars.

captain umlaut
captain umlaut

chill game, great artwork and soundtrack, lots of low-stakes planning and decision-making that can add up to decisive strategies in interesting ways. this game turns a omplex and space-consuming table top experience into a fairly intuitive UI

J. Doe
J. Doe

Have you already lost track of time playing solitaire games? Do you enjoy calm, quiet environments? Do you like original board games with advanced mechanics? Do you find birds fascinating? If you mostly answered "yes", then Wingspan is for you.

As you can see in the screenshots, the artwork is well-made, colorful, and rich. The background music is indeed relaxing, tunes of winds and chords that somehow avoid becoming annoying despite the loop. The birds are slightly animated, displaying their own unique call when clicked. The blend between game mechanics and real-life facts is amazingly balanced. Bird characteristics (nest type, wingspan, food...) are all important to the scoring system, which means you'll learn a lot about birds without realising it! And there are so many ways to play the game and win, there's plenty of room to grow and learn.
And if Wingspan seems daunting to master, don't worry. The tutorial does an incredible job at making something intricate look like child's play - to the point where I would even recommand it to tabletop players!
A masterpiece.

Anonymous
Anonymous

This is a fun game and very similar to the physical board game, but electronic version allows us to play with players in other states!

lordnord
lordnord

I love this game, virtual and board version!

birdnerd
birdnerd

Awesome. Just as fun as the board game. Can't wait for the other expansion packs to come to the virtual game. I love all the art and how you can hear the sounds the birds make. 10/10.

Jambuck
Jambuck

A truly beautiful and relaxing game to play. Easy to grasp, difficult to master. I play this game every day and I love it. If you're a board game/engine building enthusiast, I would highly recommend this game.

Anonymous
Anonymous

I love the microstretegy aspect of the game. The combination of a just the right number of features makes is engaging while not too complex.

dooguls
dooguls

just like the board game. nice and relaxing. plays very quickly and the AI is just tough enough that i can beat it and lose to it.

TheWingsOfCastiel
TheWingsOfCastiel

Brilliant game. Once you get the hang of the gameplay it becomes quickly addictive and massively satisfying when thinking ahead by several rounds pays off. Keeps you thinking whilst also offering a zen hour or so - definitely recommend for a relaxing distraction.

KZingham
KZingham

Love this game! The strategy and action economy is very challenging (in a good way).

Trippy
Trippy

Nice relaxing boardgame with birbs. At least vs the AI it's not really hard beyond your first several games. Haven't played with an actual person yet.

Has real time and async games which is great.

RRC
RRC

Fantastic rendition of the board game. I only play Wingspan on the computer now. Faster to set up and play. Awesome!

mleky
mleky

I don't usually like board games, but this one is really relaxing and pleasant.

DragonSoup
DragonSoup

Buying this game was a mistake. I'm now horrendously addicted to it. I eat sleep wingspan right now. Actually correction, I just wingspan, there is no eat or sleep. 11/10 really recommend this game. I was hesitant when it came to buying, but it is worth every penny. I regret not getting it sooner! Its challenging in a way that isn't frustrating but works the brain, in a very fun pleasant way. No round or game is the same. Plus, being able to play with other real people, like friends, is always a bonus in my book.

radhero
radhero

Light, easy to navigate around, beautifully done - just an all-around good digital version of one of my favorite board games.

callie
callie

Wingspan just works. It's simple, easy-to-follow and is a good entry point for people who want to delve into engine builders. It doesn't hurt that it's one of the better looking ones out there. With fun bird-facts, beautiful art and fun, quick gameplay, this game was everything I wanted :)

Zero Class
Zero Class

Stonemaier is woke
Game designer is toxic
But pretty birds tweet

cortren
cortren

Came for the gameplay, stayed for the bird knowledge... NATURE RULES!!!!

adamsarney
adamsarney

One of the best games on steam, easy to learn and a lot of fun to play

L30NZZZ
L30NZZZ

Similar to Evolution, great mechanism, first-timers friendly, beautiful illustrations and relaxing music, 10/10.

cloudcitycollective
cloudcitycollective

Fantastically balanced game, it's pretty confusing to understand all the terms and game play turns - but once you do, it's a deeply strategic game that reminds me of a more complex Ticket to Ride. Plus the art and music are 10/10.

jeffrpbrown
jeffrpbrown

Great port of the tabletop game

BeefFeelit
BeefFeelit

Don't know what I can say that over 4000 other reviewers haven't. This isn't the type of game I usually play, but it is excellent, and a faithful adaptation of the tabletop version. The European expansion is worth every penny. I haven't played a game this much since I was a kid. Worthy of all of the high praise it receives.

Slugadactyl
Slugadactyl

Nice casual card game, great for birders.

Darklighter44
Darklighter44

Wingspan is a delightful board game about birds. It offers many different strategies to play and win and is easy to pick up but tricky to master. The art and sound design are also truly lovely. Controls and user experience are smooth and I've not personally experienced any crashes or bugs. I would recommend this game for old and young alike.

veyl
veyl

I adore this game. The art is beautiful, the gameplay is interesting and the music/bird chirping sound effect are so nice and soothing. There are many options to choose from if you want to play vs AI, Automa or other people. Although the three sections of the board can be a little messy to navigate, the game also offers a full view of your board, in case you prefer to keep an eye on all things at once.

Anonymous
Anonymous

Love this game. the tabletop is also amazing but it's kind of nice not to have to set up all the pieces if I'm just playing a game on my own. so many beautiful birds, so many great bird facts!

Tenfrog
Tenfrog

This a very calm and relaxing game! This is perfect for people who enjoy wildlife and learning about birds as it gives tons of interesting information about the birds you play. Also, this may just be a me thing, but it makes me feel super nostalgic. It gives off grandma vibes

Pasqui
Pasqui

Takes a few games to really understand, but once you get the hang of it, a pretty decent board game that is not too complicated, and it has birds! I do think it has a few imbalance issues (though it's only a few cards and with the huge deck it rarely happens someone has a powerful starting hand) and the endgame is just "lay eggs" almost every game to get the most points, which kinda gets boring. The expansion might fix that issue, but I haven't tried that one yet.

This digital version has the optional bonus that each time you play a card, it reads out loud the bird facts, which is pretty nice. Learning about birds is cool.

romanoffrex
romanoffrex

Beautiful images and animation. Excellent for all ages.

lottieratworld
lottieratworld

fun board game with CUTE AWESOME BIRDS

Slev
Slev

my first match online, a player goes afk 10min into the game. that means everyone else have to abandon their game and try to find a new game. wtf is this toxic shit?

WingedRabbit
WingedRabbit

Fantastic digital version of an awesome board game.

Prof Emory
Prof Emory

I both love and fear new card games. I decided to take a chance on Wingspan because, simply, I like birds.

The tutorial was a bit daunting and made the game, UI, and the mechanics seem larger and more complicated than they are in reality. After the tutorial game and a one or two friendly games against the AI, I realized Wingspan is actually simple, to-the-point, and easy to grasp.

Pros:
-Birds!
-Easy to understand after one or two games.
-Diverse AI options that can have fun with you, challenge you, or *really* test your skill.
-A simple foundational concept that is easy to learn and challenging to master.

Cons:
-The tutorial over-explains and over-complicates.
-The UI is distracting and busy for such a simple game.
-The game is too short to pull off any grand strategies consistently. You can win fairly consistently with micro-strategies, but it leaves more room for RNG to hurt you.

andrew.guida
andrew.guida

This is honestly just one of the best board games I've ever played, and if you are a fan you will want this! They did such a good job making this into version you can play on pc. The artwork and sound really make the experience.

Uber 4 My Wife
Uber 4 My Wife

The digital version really helped me understand how to play the board game. This game is pretty complex. There is a limited number of turns each round and planning ahead (even for next round) is pretty essential to scoring. Each habitat offers a unique reward type, which increases with the more birds you place in those habitats. Habitats offer either food, eggs or draw cards. The bird cards offer their own rewards when played. No two games play the same at all.

The art is pretty beautiful on the board game and the digital version has animated cards and bird sounds that adds to the enjoyment of the game. This version should be in every board game lover's collection.

izzavie
izzavie

Beautiful game, relaxing yet engaging and strangely addictive.

PwPrntd
PwPrntd

I love this game! I thought the board game looked fun but it had too many pieces. I didn't know if I was coordinated enough to tuck cards under a pile with eggs on top. I was excited to find this on Steam, at less than half the price of the board game.

I appreciate the computer keeping track of scores and telling me what moves I can/can't make. There's a good balance of luck and strategy. There are so many bird cards that I don't get tired of seeing the same ones over & over. And the birds are cute and have interesting trivia and sounds and animations.

laocat
laocat

I like birds. When the right bird comes at the right time I really get high from playing with it. XD

beh
beh

Marketed as a relaxing game but waiting four minutes for one guy to lay eggs will leave you frustrated. Otherwise perfect 10/10 x

Itsfine9
Itsfine9

You can play the automna however much you like to get the hang of the game, then you can play real players. It is really fun! Lots of strategy!

Unprotected Hex
Unprotected Hex

BRYCE (suddenly enthused): Is that an egg?

BATEMAN: New bird. What do you think?

BAXTER: Whoa. Very nice. Look at that!

BATEMAN: Picked him up from the wetlands yesterday.

VAN PATTEN: Good coloring.

BATEMAN: That's rust. And the feathering is something called Ferruginous.

VAN PATTEN: It is very cool, Bateman. But that's nothing.

He pulls a bird out of his hand and slaps it on the table.

VAN PATTEN: Look at this.

They all lean forward to inspect it.

BRYCE: That is really nice.

Bateman clenches his fists beneath the table, trying to control his anxiety.

VAN PATTEN: Bittern with American type.

(Turning to Bateman)

What do you think?

BATEMAN (barely able to breathe, his voice a croak): Nice.

BRYCE: Jesus. That is really super. How'd a nitwit like you get so tasteful?

BATEMAN (V.O.): I can't believe that Bryce prefers Van Patten's bird to mine.

BRYCE: But wait. You ain't seen nothin' yet.

He holds up his own bird.

BRYCE: 23cm, Prothonotary Warbler...

BATEMAN (choking with anxiety): Impressive. Very nice. Let's see Paul Allen's bird.

Bryce pulls a bird from the habitat and holds it up for their inspection: "BALTIMORE ORIOLE, FOREST, 9pts" Bateman swallows, speechless. The sound in the room dies down and all we hear is a faint heartbeat as Bateman stares at the magnificent bird.

BATEMAN (V.O.): Look at that subtle orange coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a star nest...

His hand shaking, Bateman lifts up the bird and stares at it until it fills the screen. He lets it fall. The sound returns to normal.

CARRUTHERS: Is something wrong? Patrick...you're sweating.

dancarney2
dancarney2

Amazing. Relaxing game for anyone, but even better for people with an interest with birds, like myself.

hannahvece
hannahvece

Being a lover of the tabletop game version, I was hesitant to give this a go after seeing other games butchered this way.

I hate to say it but I think I prefer this to the physical game. It just works so well.

The music is beautiful and peaceful.
The art work is stunning.
The rules are clear and easy to access

I am yet to play online with strangers, but playing the automa and against friends has been great.

c1_bema
c1_bema

i- i mean
its too complicated and the human characters are heckin scary

lisamorefield
lisamorefield

Serene, lots of information an very pretty.

misscakeball
misscakeball

Was already a big fan of wingspan, love the online version! Steam version is better than Switch version IMO, but you can play cross platform with friends!

Caden
Caden

you can click on the birds and they make noise and i love them

tturner2020
tturner2020

Love the board game! I like playing here solo because there isn't set up and you can practice your game!

Valravn
Valravn

Awesome strategy game that at the same time calms you down. Get the physical version too.

W4rl0ck
W4rl0ck

Takes a while to learn the rules but once you pass that hurdle it becomes a very fun and relaxing game. Strongly recommend this game as well as the board game

FastCrab
FastCrab

Do not buy this to play online with people you know.I played the physical with family before moving away from them. I spent $60 to buy the game and expansion for all three of us and after attempting one game online with them, it was already rough enough for me to rate this.

Four reasons:

Online connection issues

Connecting is terribly confusing, as a ""host"" is put in the lobby, to invite others, but they are thrown directly into game without any indication to the host that someone has actually arrived, or the player that the game is starting for that matter. If an invite is declined, it cannot be resent to that player, and that seat remains wasted. For some inconceivable reason, resolving your starting hand is done sequentially, in turn order, and absolutely nothing shows on your screen if it's not your turn. Further, neither your name nor player portrait show up on anyone else's screen until after you have selected cards. Makes it great to figure this out live with my older family members! The entire time we constantly thought things weren't working right.

Games take f o r e v e r

Most digital implementations of board games speed up play. For singleplayer, this is perhaps true, but definitely not so for multiplayer. My family and I are very familiar with this game and its expansions, we'd knock out a game in person in maybe 90 minutes or so. Our first 3 player game took us 2 hrs to get through the first 2 rounds of the game. So much of this is because absolutely nothing is simultaneous to the point of it being absurd. You're forced to pick your starting hand individually! Simple things like discarding cards at the end of your turn or listening to the bird-facts (which are only heard by one player at a time) prevent turns from moving on. Turns cannot be planned in advance, even for things that could not be interrupted.

There is zero interactivity with the other players

Long play time sucks, especially with the long amounts of downtime it causes, sure. However, from your perspective, during the agonizingly long time it is not your turn, absolutely nothing is happening. You CANNOT plan your turn, it doesn't even show you what your opponents are doing, they have no presence. You can check what they did, but you can't see what they're doing as it happens. This makes the game feel isolating and like you're playing alone.

Custom games are not saved locally and time out

Because of the incredibly long times, we decided to save our first game and come back to it another day. You cannot do this. All online games, no matter context, are designed to be played popping in and out, play by mail style. You're encouraged to have many going at once, which is probably why the developers made no effort to streamline the individual games. All this means you can't stop the turn timer, which gives 3 days for each turn. My family and I only have weekends available which means no saving games for us! Thanks!

All of these issues could technically be fixed, but I don't imagine that happening quickly, if at all. It's clear that multiplayer for this game was designed with matchmaking and leaderboards first and foremost, which for a game like this is a bit like missing the forest for the trees if you ask me.

DISC
DISC

I've played this game for an hour and still have no idea what the fuck im doing. The tutorial is terrible, and there are no hints anywhere. Absolute bullshit. I've heard great things, but this is dog shit. I literally collect board games and even now dont understand. Make the game more intuitive or AT LEAST GIVE ME A DAMN RULES SHEET. Fuck this game.

lotsee9
lotsee9

Slight learning curve, but it's very mentally stimulating and addictive, like chess but with birds. Music and graphics are so beautiful and chill. Immensely calming and meditative. Wasn't so interested in birds before but this game made them much more fascinating.

jmhughes7
jmhughes7

Great strategy game and can help you improve at the real thing!

Shelby
Shelby

This board game is so cute and relaxing. It's actually fun to play against an AI, since there isn't that much interaction between players. Also, because it's a board game, it works really well as a pass and play game. Overall, great art, great soundscape, and enjoyable for casuals and board game fanatics alike.

zdneal
zdneal

It's great. It's just like the boardgame.

CagedGoose3
CagedGoose3

I absolutely love Wingspan. The game is incredibly educational offering facts about the various birds and actual audio recordings of their calls. There are 170 birds featured in the base game with another 81 apart of the European Expansion. The physical board game also offers an Oceania Expansion with new player boards, components, and brings 95 more birds to the deck - which I imagine Monster Couch is likely working to bring to the digital version of the game.

This version of the game offers a fantastic single-player experience with fairly competitive AI, although you can play with up to 5 other players. Replayability isn't a concern with the wide variety of challenges, the various bird attributes, and changing win conditions present in each run of the game. The art style and music are just icing on the proverbial cake. I definitely recommend this game.

Sonofrich
Sonofrich

Well balanced game with fun bird sounds, actions and interesting facts.

Der Liebe Frankie
Der Liebe Frankie

3 out of 5 stars.

The tutorial is really bad. In the tutorial the "guide-lady" (named Robin) explains the concepts, while making loud pencil scrawling sounds. She then proceeds to freeze the board whenever she is talking, and only after she has finished talking and you have clicked her enough times will she allow you to click on the normal UI to do what she was trying to explain. In other words, she gets in your way. The descriptions of the rules are fairly verbose and tedious.

Having learned Race for the Galaxy first, I was spoiled in that game by the very compact (somewhat cryptic) rule descriptions on the cards, which is missing here, so in Wingspan you have to take extra time to read the verbose descriptions. It's not horrible, but it could be better.

This software version of the game may be my only hope at learning how to play the boardgame though - so this game is not bad - it's just... barely good. The rules seem overwhelming at the start too - there are layers of complexity such that the tutorial left my head spinning (but that was mostly a result of the tutorial's very bad UI - which at least is limited only to the tutorial and not part of the regular gameplay). It wasn't until I played without the tutorial "helper" getting in the way, that I started to feel a bit of the game "flow". The flow isn't bad.

PROS:
+ The bird sounds are very nice. I like being reminded what a red-winged black bird sounds like as it is such a familiar sound. I think playing this game - especially because it is software and NOT the boardgame - will raise my awareness and ability to identify birds in the field by their songs.

+ In normal gameplay the game seems to guide the player what options they have available fairly well.

CONS:
- The game mechanism is a bit contrived so it doesn't help with immersion.

- Tutorial is horrible

- There are multiple responsibilities for game locations. For example, a field is a place to lay eggs, but it's also the habitat for certain birds to build their nests. So by making a location both a habitat and a function for laying eggs, it adds confusion. That was just an example - all 3 habitats (forest, field, lake) also double up as function (forest=obtain food which includes mice and fish, field=lay eggs for any bird which may be in a different habitat, and lake=get new bird cards). This is a bad design, but it lowers the amount of cardboard required when printing the board game - so the player eats the publishing costs by sacrificing a good design for a cheaper one.

Generally though - I can see enjoying playing this if I get a few more hours of gameplay at least to the point of being a competent player - and I think the chance to practice will be helpful if I ever get to play the boardgame version with friends.

Fluff
Fluff

This is a great implementation of the board game. The beautiful artwork is preserved, and the atmosphere is augmented with bird calls and an extremely gentle and calming soundtrack. I have not bothered trying to play multiplayer; for me, this is a single-player game to sit back and relax with.

Redbeef
Redbeef

You could be dead last up until the last turn of the game this is real life. Birds gone loose off the hook and the American Avocet. Do your research and lay some eggs brother

Pönnukaka
Pönnukaka

I enjoying this game casually. With my friends in board form, and I wanted to add digital version(cause it's done with great voice-actor from my country in my language) - had many close calls in all my games, 1-2 points of difference. But playing against computer feels really bad when you keep losing ^^

Throat Wolfe
Throat Wolfe

The graphics and sound effects are gorgeous. The interface is easy to use. The bots are actually challenging. The board game itself is of course excellent.

All of that said, the game fails in a critical aspect: multiplayer. There is no easy way to connect with your friends. When we finally did connect, the game was immediately ruined by a bug that caused at least one player to skip their setup phase. This happened each time.

We will only bring this one out on game night if we feel like wasting time with frustration.
Please fix these issues. I would love to love this game.

Booflesnoot
Booflesnoot

If you are a huge bird nerd, this game is for you. I became obsessed with the board game once I got it, I annoyed everyone I knew to play the board game with me. Then I got this digital version of the game so I could leave my loved ones alone but still get to play the game.

yeep
yeep

It's rare that a video game version is even better than the original board game. Wingspan is. The artwork is gorgeous, the game play crisp, and all the bird information is available for bird lovers, while leaving the card images clean and easy to read. Best of all, playing against robot players is much better than playing the automata...although that option remains for those who like it.

Vintar
Vintar

I bought the online version of the game after I got the boardgame first. I absolutely love both.
The online game is ideal for having a fun, relaxing game after a long day!

Jeep
Jeep

The game is fast-paced, addictive and fun. But as promised, it is quite relaxing. There is a lot of information to absorb about strategy but the tutorial covers the basics well enough. If you're having trouble against a single AI opponent, try adding additional AI opponents to the game. It tends to make things easier. Avoid the poorly explained automata mode unless you are a fan of the board game. The intention of it is to allow people to play a "solitaire" version of the game, but in my experience it is frustrating and inscrutable whereas AI opponents play by the same rules as the player.

kapatt2001
kapatt2001

Pretty interesting strategy game; I like the mechanics of the game and the art style is so pretty.

freakyyyy
freakyyyy

Made by birds enthusiasts for enthusiasts, When things are made by it's enthusiasts know that it's going to be right on point they know exactly what they are doing.

CrystalOrder
CrystalOrder

Online is super glitchy. I did not get the option to pick food and cards at the start of the game. My friends had trouble joining the game too.

CassieCat!
CassieCat!

One of my favorite games! Educational and fun; highly recommend

XxX_SH1N00K
XxX_SH1N00K

The following issues make the game super annoying to play online:
1. When a player stops playing and quits the game, the game automatically shuts for all users instead of the dropped player being replaced by an AI. I have had games where someone drops 2 hours into the game and then the game just quits wasting 2 hours of your time.
2. There is a new bug in the game where even if someone else drops, you lose karma points!!!!!! Mods what the hell is up man!? Why am I being penalized for someone else dropping!?
3. You dont earn karma even if you stay on.. so its literally 2 hours of your life wasted!!

Stupid stupid online implementation of an otherwise amazing game!!

Nikkz-Sama
Nikkz-Sama

This game is amazing and I cannot wait for the next expansion to come out! This is hours of fun! The more players the more fun this game is. My brother-in-law has the physical base copy which made me get the digital version. I highly recommend it for most players. The rules are a bit complicated for younger players, but if they can catch up quickly, they will do amazingly. Beautiful art, narration and bird songs are top notch. I adore this game.

sir_spink
sir_spink

This is a very relaxing and fun game. It can actually be quite challenging there are a lot of different possible strategies. Difficult to master but fun to learn.

worffan101
worffan101

What an absolutely wonderful little game! It makes me wish I still lived in a dorm so my friends and I could play the tabletop version together.

A splendid, relaxing yet strategic card game for all ages. Buy full price or on sale!

KeislerFam
KeislerFam

Beautiful animation, great AIs, super addicting! Love it.

hhgal
hhgal

Absolutely one of my favorite games on table top, and now online!

FORCE MULTIPLIER Cocheeese
FORCE MULTIPLI…

Fun game to play with friends.

Anonymous
Anonymous

Great game conceptionally, but unfortunately the program is riddled with bugs which makes for a frustrating experience.
Game often freezes and you are forced to shut the program down, then reopen it. Very annoying while trying to play online.
Also when playing online the turn time for each player is FIVE MINUTES per player per turn. This is way to long in my opinion (and many other peoples) and there isn't an option to select a shorter turn time which I'm sure most people would choose. Although then you would have less time to use task manager to force it to close and then reopen it and log back in.....
Whoever made this game needs to sort out the issues because they are ruining an otherwise great game.

bigcoluk
bigcoluk

The physical board game is a delight to play, but this is still a really relaxing and lovely adaptation.

Crusix
Crusix

Great game play, lovely chill aesthetic good way to chat to your friends while playing as not too intense.
and the bird facts are nice

bawdyline
bawdyline

Such a fun game. Seems a bit odd at first, but the strategy involved is a lot of fun. I love playing with other players and with the computer. Everyone should give this a try. Also TRY THE BOARD GAME!

Anonymous
Anonymous

Game play is exactly like the original board game! Let's me play and practice when I don't have friends and family to play the actual board game with. Love it - very addicting :)

GeoffP
GeoffP

One of my favorites ... very replayable!

stranger on a strange train
stranger on a …

Kind of a yes/no recommendation because the game looks nice and had some issues been resolved with the newest expansion release I would definitely recommend this version of Wingspan. But the issues still exist. 2+ person gameplay is worsened by the interface that does not have a clear view of everything you could see in the tabletop (and TableTop Simulator) versions of this game. You see each player's game board individually. When playing with AI, you cannot easily track who gained what food, who drew what cards, so strategizing isn't what it should be. The async multiplayer is certainly very handy to play with others remotely and at everyone's own pace, but as someone who has used up all the physical game's score cards through very frequent plays, please re-think the interface and logging of what happens in the game. No, having a speech-bubble overview for what each player did on their turn is not sufficient.

prometheus1958
prometheus1958

Amazing graphics. Just like playing the board game version. There is a bit of a learning curve on using the app.

DaenjurFel
DaenjurFel

I can't recommend this game because of the god awful multiplayer issues. Essentially the game takes an ETERNITY because of 5 min separate turns! Everyone should play their cards at the same time with a 3 min timer. Then all the trigger actions can be completed at the end of the turn.

Also, multiplayer will skip your turn when you complete an action that is triggered.

The turn order changes everyone causing players to essentially be "skipped" anyway. WHY? What card game CHANGES THE ORDER? It doesn't make any sense!

None of these problems arise in single player. I enjoy single player. Multiplayer is a time wasting hell of a place. And instead of fixing it, there is a mechanic to play multiple games at once. This game is NOT SIMPLE. There is a LOT to it. It is waaaaayyyyy too easy to miss things when trying the double or triple nightmare of playing more than one game at a time and getting screwed over and it STILL takes an eternity! One full game of 4 rounds can take an hour! It doesn't NEED to! Have everyone go at once! 3 mins is more than enough to go over your possible moves and take one!

Don't buy this digital version. I suggest buying the actual physical card game where taking an hour would make more sense (but still doesn't most of the time. Home games usually are finished in about 25-35 mins or so for experienced players.)

The Mad Cow of the West
The Mad Cow of…

I enjoy this game with a freshly brewed cup of green tea