Wingspan - How to Play & Beginner Strategy Tips! - 2024

[@ariellet6441]

I just watched 3 other videos ( including one with the designer) and this video was the easiest to use to get started. The order in which you guys explained the rules really cleared things up. The editing is so appreciated with the highlighting and animations. Thank you!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thank you for watching and for the wonderful feedback! It's a great game. Enjoy it!

[@tiffylnjb]

I just purchased Wingspan and was intimidated to start playing because it seemed more complicated than I had anticipated. I watched two other tutorials before this one, but this was by far the most helpful! Thank you for not only explaining all of the rules and components, but also walking us through round play.

[@martinlever9666]

I'm British and have watched several videos, but by far you guys have explained the game the best to get started.

[@BoardGameNation]

Thank you! We love this game and we are thrilled that so many people are finding this video helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@igorpetrovich7929]

Great video! This helped me understand how to approach the game, instead of just the mechanics!

[@BoardGameNation]

Beautiful! Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@khoinguyenle9498]

You are hilarious! Thank you for making Wingspan much much easier! Way to go!

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@SpookyRiver]

I'm a huge fan of Wingspan, it's one of my all-time favorite board games along with Terraforming Mars. You are right about how the rulebook is a bit light on details for the backstory but I think the backstory of the game would best be explained like this: You and each other player of the game is an ornithologist that has obtained or created a private wildlife preservation. The goal of the game is to fill your wildlife sanctuary/preservation with the most impressive birds (to get respect points with your other ornithologist/bird watcher friends) which is represented by having the highest amount of points in the end. When you take the "play a bird" action in the game it means that you have successfully coaxed a family of that bird type to start to live in your bird sanctuary.

[@BoardGameNation]

Love it! Thanks for watching!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thank you for watching the Board Game Nation How to Play for Wingspan! We hope you enjoyed it. What questions do you have?

[@MeOMyKids]

Thanks for the instructions. However, one of your ads halfway through was completely inappropriate as we were watching this as a family to learn how to play. It was an ad with a sexual line art animation of a woman sucking a man’s ______ and the ad started talking about the size of the man’s _____. I quickly skipped through the ad but unfortunately it wouldn’t allow that til we were 4 seconds in and my child had heard and seen this horrible, inappropriate ad. I’m appalled. You need to make KZbin aware and find a way of blocking inappropriate ads such as this from your videos

[@viera6224]

Got this game as a Christmas present but couldn’t wrap my head around how to play! This video was the best I’ve seen and I’m really looking forward to playing with my family

[@BoardGameNation]

Fantastic! Love to hear it! I suggest bookmarking the video so that it is handy for your first few games. Feel free to comment with any questions that might come up. We will do our best to answer! Have fun!

[@abqyardbird]

Thank you! This was so helpful! I played for the first time last night and...well, wish I saw your video first. It was fun, but ALOT. I will definitely watch this a few more times.

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad you enjoyed and that it was helpful! I suggest jumping into your first game, keeping this video open, and using the chapter guide to jump around when you have questions. Have fun! Thanks for watching!

[@hamrthroer]

Def most helpful video and you are both adorable! Most grateful 🎉

[@BoardGameNation]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@jaquelineballantine1489]

This video is so helpful!! Thank you for presenting the setup, method and scoring so clearly!

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@sliemm1]

Such a clear, simple and articulate tutorial. Now I just need to get good at strategy! Cheers to you guys.

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@Slw1111]

I was a little overwhelmed reading the rules but your tutorial cleared up my questions. Thanks for the great video!

[@BoardGameNation]

Awesome! So glad you found it helpful. Enjoy Wingspan! Thanks for watching!

[@brionbee]

I found this complete game at a Goodwill grand opening today for five dollars! I have now watched three KZbin videos on this game. So far, I am thoroughly intimidated to even attempt to play it. This sounds more complicated than the cones of Dunshire. To be honest, I don’t even know where to start, even after watching three videos. What is my objective? If I play sorry or Uno or Monopoly, the game is very clear. Stepping into the world of this game to learn, it is like studying for a DMV test! Any tips or encouragement??

[@BoardGameNation]

First, congrats on a great Goodwill find! $5 is a great price for a complete copy of this game. I am going to assume that ours is one of the three videos you have watched about how to play Wingspan. Kudos to you for pushing through. In Wingspan, the objective is to gain points by placing birds, laying eggs, tucking cards, and with round and card bonuses. If you are having trouble getting your head around it, I suggest finding a "play-through" video. Here is a really good one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZW7gIubr5elgac You will be able to follow along and get a feel for the flow of the game. Once you have a good understanding of it, Wingspan is a fantastic game. If you have any specific questions about the game, feel free to come back and drop them here. We do our best to answer questions quickly. I hope this helps. Good luck! Have fun!

[@bobgarcia182]

This a very well done tutorial. My wife and I just played our first game of Wingspan and it's a wonderful game. Thanks!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@cw5289]

I just ordered this game for my girlfriend, once she opens the delivery box I'm forwarding her this video. I'm looking forward to playing this game.

[@BoardGameNation]

You picked a great game! Everyone that we have played it with has really enjoyed it, avid board gamers and novices alike. Thank you for watching and for sharing our video!

[@TheChaplainMO]

We got this game for Christmas and have already played over 30 times! Great game, and excellent video, by the way! Well done

[@BoardGameNation]

Wow! It is a great game. Thanks for watching!

[@CapDanAddams]

Just played this game for the first time today. I won the game and it was really really fun. The common raven and this other bird killbreed or something lets you draw cards and food whenever you want basically. I got so lucky with those.

[@BoardGameNation]

Great! I'm glad you had fun! There are lots of fun combinations in Wingspan. It's one of the things that makes it such a great game. Thanks for watching!

[@katbeaudin4229]

I feel like this game is very difficult for birdwatchers because we all have our favorites... yeah I'm gonna keep an American avocet regardless of whether it actually fits my strategy!

[@BoardGameNation]

Haha! It won't surprise you to hear that you aren't the first to share that exact sentiment... and we think that is great! Have fun!

[@SaltySaltySalty.]

I bought the digital deluxe version of Wingspan on Steam while it was on sale but felt so overwhelmed that I returned it. Last night, I found this video, which made everything clear. Unlike all the other tutorial videos that were much longer and convoluted, this one was concise and easy to understand. I repurchased the game and am excited to start playing! Thank you for breaking it down so effectively. P.S. You have a new subscriber! 👏

[@BoardGameNation]

Beautiful! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! 😀

[@Dorff_Meister]

We watched several videos for Wingspan before playing it including this one. I've played a number of euro-board games but am no expert and my wife is a very casual board gamer, at best. We really enjoyed this game and are looking forward to playing it again.

[@BoardGameNation]

It is a great game! Thanks for watching!

[@brevemclendon6579]

So, my game group just played this for the first time and we thoroughly enjoyed it. This video was great for getting started. Wingspan will now be one of our staple games.

[@BoardGameNation]

Awesome! Glad you found this helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@MrPistola2]

Great presentation! Thank you!!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@mocthezuma]

Nice total score for player 1! :D Great video!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@mocthezuma]

@@BoardGameNation You're welcome! Thanks for teaching. 🪽

[@BoardGameNation]

Happy to help!

[@allypallyyy]

Awesome review! I watched others but this one really helped me!

[@BoardGameNation]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching and for your feedback! 😀

[@barbaramazzocca4605]

You are both delightful! I totally understood everything. Thank you!

[@BoardGameNation]

Happy to help! Have fun!

[@ozzydorado1881]

I watched a bunch of other videos and you guys had the best video!!You break the actions and steps down in a way that is easy to understand. Your video production and effects, highlighting areas on the mat, and areas on the cards, makes it very easy to follow along and understand!! You have amazing voices and smiles, and honestly you guys are adorable and fun to to watch! I hope you do this for all the games I want to buy and learn. You made a video better than the official “learn to play” vid sponsored by the publisher. You guys are amazing at this and I wish you so much success!! Thank you

[@BoardGameNation]

Wow! Thank you for watching and the lovely feedback. Enjoy this wonderful game!

[@Jay-777-p4p]

The ladies did a great job 👏🏼

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@lingualunatic]

Great video! Very helpful thank you!

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@danie002]

I think a fun motivation for amassing the birds would be to create a Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center that keeps the birds that can't be realized back into the wild :3

[@BoardGameNation]

That's a beautiful thought. Thanks for watching!

[@GreenGiant2007]

You explained this well. Thanks both of you 🙏

[@BoardGameNation]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@Josha05]

Thank you for a great video on learning this great game. I would say this is the best I have seen to date 👍 i know how to play, but I was looking for something to help in explaining simple rules of the game for my daughter to learn. Thank you

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad to hear the wonderful feedback! Thanks for watching!

[@katiebennett2424]

Thanks for the clear explanation. I'm new to gaming and I'm a bit hesitant when buying a new game, but this one looks great!

[@BoardGameNation]

It really is a wonderful game and a lot of fun! Thanks for watching! Let us know if you have any questions. :)

[@DiceandDungeons]

Thanks for this. Just got Wingspan as a gift. Such potential for various strategies :) Even though we are a D&D creator, we love this game too. Liked and subscribed :)

[@BoardGameNation]

Awesome! Thanks! We will definitely check out your channel! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@emileelefteriadis1568]

Thank you for the clear explanations. It helped clarify the instructions.

[@BoardGameNation]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching! I hope you'll subscribe for more about other wonderful games. :)

[@dreadnoughtphotowerkz]

Love the instructions about the game 💯💯💯

[@BoardGameNation]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@marylessing5276]

Great explanation!

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad you liked it! Have fun! 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@mortimetr]

Thanks for a nice video

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexDuck96]

Well explained. Thank you 🙏

[@BoardGameNation]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@kenberger5543]

Great video, talented speakers. Any recommendations on where to buy this game?

[@BoardGameNation]

Your friendly local game store should have it in stock! Thanks for watching!

[@aitikoira]

We played this and came up with backstory as builders of safe heavens for these birds. Trying to build best environment to provide birds with food and place to lay eggs. I'm from Finland and here we have many places with rich variety of birds in nature

[@BoardGameNation]

I love it! Thank you for sharing.

[@vadimtsyganov2144]

Brilliant!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@ShadyNetworker]

You two are the cutiest! Thanks for the video!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@saab_9]

how many cards can you draw and when do you draw new cards ?

[@BoardGameNation]

The number of cards you will draw is determined by the action you are taking or the effect of the activation. If you are using the "Draw Cards" ability, the number is determined by the number of birds in the row. This is shown on the playmat. (See 10:22) Some cards will also give you the ability to draw a card/s. Follow the instructions on that card. Let us know if you have any additional questions! Thanks for watching!

[@kingpietro1279]

great explenation i think you forgot to tell that you need eggs if you put more birds in to a habitant. its pretty important because its something new players forget

[@BoardGameNation]

We cover that at 8:07, but you are right about it being a common mistake. I'm pretty sure I made it in my first game! Thanks for watching!

[@kingpietro1279]

@@BoardGameNation i was wrong ok thanks. some side info that a lot of players make as a mistake you only refresh the open cards to draw after one players turn is finished.

[@BoardGameNation]

I appreciate you keeping us on our toes! :) Thanks for the tip!

[@kingpietro1279]

@@BoardGameNation it also has a online version on steam check it out

[@BoardGameNation]

I just tried it. Played really nicely. Thanks!

[@danielmiller3596]

I like when you say, “mildly competitive”, now I just need people that can dial back to that.

[@BoardGameNation]

Haha! I know what you mean! Thanks for watching!

[@rebeccam2]

When you play birds do you get to activate the birds in that row? Or they only activate when doing actions?

[@BoardGameNation]

When you play a bird, the action goes on the very top of the playmat. As it makes it way to the left, it does not active any birds. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelDavis-t8u]

So I take it you can not play lay eggs action until you have played a bird on the board on which to lay the egg?

[@BoardGameNation]

That's correct. Eggs can only be stored on a bird card that is in play. Thanks for watching!

[@Heathcoatman]

So if the game ends in a tie, we only count the remaining playable food for the tiebreaker, cached food does not count, is that correct? Just making sure.

[@BoardGameNation]

Correct! Food that has been cached does not count toward your "unused food" count for tie breaking purposes. Thanks for watching!

[@animeshmukherjee8851]

How do i collect bonus cards after i start playing?

[@sabasaba9790]

Some birds give more bonus cards

[@BoardGameNation]

Most bonus cards are given out during setup, but some birds can give you more. Thanks for watching!

[@jlptielts1499]

Can any one explain the underlying meaning at 3’58 , why she laughed when she said about kept face down? Because I’m non English speaker ,but I really want to know the pun or something

[@BoardGameNation]

With her overly dramatic reaction, she was implying that the other player might have an advantage if she exposed her hand. Thanks for watching a

[@BoardGameNation]

This joke is more about the music that was playing. It is from and old American western film that has a ridiculous number of face off scenes. It was really just some silliness that happened while filming. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@kenberger5543]

Its pretty complicated, is there a simplified mode?

[@BoardGameNation]

Not that I am aware of, but it gets easier as you get the hang of it. Thanks for watching!

[@Trtlman]

What if you run out of room on the board for more birds?

[@BoardGameNation]

Once a row if full, you can no longer place birds there. If you some how fill the entire board with birds, you can still lay eggs and cache birds. I hope the helps! Thanks for watching!

[@kingpietro1279]

you can get the maximum of food eggs or cards ( four) +1 if you pay the price so you can get actually 5

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@chuckymystic]

Great explanations from two absolute cuties

[@BoardGameNation]

We like them! Thanks for watching!

[@Macksbet]

this channel just tricked me into becoming a nerd by using the power of hotties... ahhh its super effective !!!

[@BoardGameNation]

Welcome to the Nerdom! Whatever works! 😂😂 Thanks for watching!

[@TapThatMTG]

you guys are adorable

[@BoardGameNation]

We like them. 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@captainclutch8463]

kelsey couldnt stand still she kept moving with every other word but great video lol

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@deanlol]

Brit looks a lot like Scarlett Johansen.

[@beatlemaniacs4]

All these KZbin videos are great in explaining the various, contrived Wingspan rules piled on to form one, big labyrinth. If you love birds and mind-numbing complexity, plus don't find a lot else competing for your discretionary time, Wingspan's for you. I'll stick with chess.

[@BoardGameNation]

We appreciate your thoughts. To each, their own. Thanks for watching!

[@daymongray3516]

My 10 year old and I play this game nearly daily. He has no problems. We even play on the more complex Oceania board. Great videos like these from Kelse and Britt make it easy!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thank you! 🙂

[@Dissolutionsunset]

Britt is damn fine

[@BoardGameNation]

I'm sure her husband would agree with you! :) Thanks for watching!

[@MeOMyKids]

Thanks for the instructions. However, one of your ads halfway through was completely inappropriate as we were watching this as a family to learn how to play. It was an ad with a sexual line art animation of a woman sucking a man’s ______ and the ad started talking about the size of the man’s _____. I quickly skipped through the ad but unfortunately it wouldn’t allow that til we were 4 seconds in and my child had heard and seen this horrible, inappropriate ad. I’m appalled. You need to make KZbin aware and find a way of blocking inappropriate ads such as this from your videos

[@BoardGameNation]

Wow! That's the first time I have heard that! I'm sorry that happened to you. Unfortunately, we don't have any way of controlling what ads are shown by KZbin. However, you could take a look at your settings in KZbin and Google. There is almost certainly a way to adjust the settings to restrict those types of ads. Again, I'm sorry that happened to you and I hope you are able to find a way to adjust your settings to avoid this issue in the future. Thank you for watching and for bringing that issue to our attention.

[@RedBird77]

it’s a shame, that the designer of this game frequently announces on her Twitter account how much she hates white men. We put black marker over her name on our board game boxes.

[@BoardGameNation]

We hadn't heard that. We will look into it. Thank you for watching!

[@gracep2910]

queens. slay

[@BoardGameNation]

Haha! Thanks for watching!