How To Play - Wingspan: Oceania Expansion

[@danielcooper3332]

As someone who lives in New Zealand, it's so cool to see our native birds getting recognition in such a fun and cool way.

[@krispykiwi7286]

Me too

[@Br0kenM0nkey]

LOL. I love how your shirt matches the expansion box.

[@fudgejn]

Better than his new hoodie

[@WatchItPlayed]

Indeed!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nice catch!

[@elbrando816]

That spin at the start was incredible!

[@dan_iel_efs]

Think how many times he had to do it hahahahahahaha (and let some cushions by the floor)

[@msmilder25]

I'd like to see a mini-expansion featuring extinct species at some point, as a lesson on naturalism, evolution and habitat preservation: the Upland Moa (New Zealand), the Great Auk (Newfoundland), Passenger Pigeon (North America), Dodo (Mauritius) or any number of the hundreds of less famous extant or critically endangered species, maybe help raise money for wildlife refuge or wildlife conservation organizations.

[@notsopunk]

I WAS JUST THINKING THIS EXACT SAME THING THE OTHER DAY!!!!

[@MoLetalis]

StoneMaier already announced 4 (!) more expansions. These have to be South America, Africa, (Eur)Asia, and just as I was thinking, maybe some final one with extinct birds and/or Antarctic and/or forgotten birds from the previous expansions.

[@shao-weihuang3977]

Bringing in the historical, ecological and evolutionary aspects to the game theme would be interesting and complicating too. But it's a fantastic idea!

[@_DuxNet]

That's an amazing idea.

[@Groovestonenz]

What an awesome idea. Hopefully that will be the next expansion after the Asia expansion coming soon.

[@itsGabrielaCristina]

Just got this today, so thrilled to always count on Rodney to explain things wonderfully

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time learning and playing!

[@brianartman3877]

Just got my expansion in the mail yesterday, so I eagerly went to youtube to see if anyone had put up an overview video. I was so pleased to see that the best there is, Rodney, had one waiting for me! Thanks Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you found it - have fun playing!

[@PieceOfMindWorld]

Thank you so much for another great video explaining how a game is played. You always do such a great job, the videos are done with so much effort and everything is explained nicely and on spot. It always motivates me to jump in the games right away myself. Thanks.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So very kind of you to say - glad you enjoyed!

[@PGW-i9t]

Key points about Nectar (acts as wild food source): -Nectar can be used as any food resource, except in 1) specific food mentioned in activation on cards; 2) exchange cost next to “play a bird”. -Nectar spent can get points at the end of game. -Unused nectar supply is lost in between rounds.

[@britishbattleborn]

Putting the wild resource (Nectar) on your player board to mean something later/at the end of the game is a really good idea. Are there any other games that do something like this? I'm the type of person that keeps wild cards/resources "just in case" and I find myself not using them come the end of the game. Something like this is perfect for me to get me to actually commit to using them.

[@thejensonater4492]

Great video! I really want this expansion now! It’s got the most exotic birds so far and they all look so cool!

[@Risgof]

Really looking forward to this. Our household loved the original Wingspan and the European Expansion was a nice addition. After this video, I'm sure, the Oceania Expansion won't disappoint either.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I was expecting more birds, but this added quite a bit more!

[@TheSpeederist]

It will probably, have heard bad news about nectar.

[@thomascocks9136]

@@TheSpeederist nah nectar is solid imo. Adds a bit more interplay competition and more strategy

[@BeforeYouPlay]

We appreciate the addition of nectar as well as the modifications to the new player mats. Definitely improves gameplay for us.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, it was cool to see this expansion add quite a bit more than just new birds (though I would have been happy with new birds too :) ).

[@bigaleka92]

As always thank you very much Rodney. Sponsored video or not, you’re help is always valued, never ignored and welcomely received.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@FrankMinogue]

This is a Christmas gift for Therese, she doesn’t know about it. I preordered it and we have played Wingspan a few times, and it’s been killing me!

[@jackstark5277]

Paying a food to reset the birdfeeder or face up cards is a great addition. The toss unused nectar at the end of a round is neat twist, not allowing you to stock all wildcard food.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yeah, some interesting additions here!

[@MrTomHackett]

A masterpiece of clarity once again.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say Tom!

[@hecate_oh777]

thanks for the video! the game just appeared in the stores here in France for the end of year 2020 celebrations, and I'm so glad to have it! I love this game, and the solo player Automa is very well designed. The cards are also stunning as usual (I like the illustrations very much, as well as reading the few anecdotes written on them) Happy New Year !

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you're enjoying and Happy new Year to you as well!

[@ThymeKeeper]

Nectar seems a little fiddly, but I'm looking forward to giving it a try.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I find explaining the way it works is actually a little more fiddly than actually using it in practice. :)

[@thomascocks9136]

I thought the same thing watching this but its not fiddly at all in practice. Really straight forward actually

[@starshocker]

Got this expansion just yesterday and I was in such need of this video as I could not really understand the rules by myself. Thank you.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - have a great time playing :)

[@ph0n1k]

Cheers for the video Rodney. im liking how they are evolving the gameplay of Wingspan.

[@ta_nya5240]

Ooohhhh, this looks awesome. Wingspan is one of my favourite games. I even play it solo, which I don't usually do. So, I definitely want this.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you're liking the look of this Tanja!

[@20soccerjock]

I want, I need, just take my money!!!

[@Moxnzl]

Ahh the dreaded "Ill leave that for you to discover on your own" :P

[@WatchItPlayed]

It strikes again!

[@fcarlevaro]

Solo Player's most terrifying nightmare! :-P

[@magdalena4816]

More eggs! I love yellow 💛💛💛 interesting new rules, I’m definitely going to have it! 😊👌🏻 and a great video, as always! 👍🏻

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yellow is my sons favorite color too, so he's glad to see this color added in :)

[@maaaaa51]

can’t wait for the marvel themed version of this game

[@Vaerosi]

I was really hesitant to get the Oceania expansion because of the new resource (nectar) and my assumed headaches with incorporating that into the base game...but after watching your video it actually looks really fun and I can't wait to get it! So thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - I'm glad the video gave you a sense of how it would work!

[@ML807]

You always do a great job. Perfect pace.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly Laura!

[@Swirling_Leaf]

Very nice and clear explanation with good visual support. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome Brando!

[@juanroaguilo]

chocolate eggs ! love this review!

[@SamundraDarion]

OH WOW! It's GREAT! to see you again!

[@yohannc.9594]

Wow thank you so much for this video. I had serious doubts about the new tricks that this expansion could brought to the greatness of the game but hey, looks like they did it. You convinced me.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed what you saw Yohann!

[@obiezeoputa7748]

Thank you Rodney. My partner and I love your videos. When we want to learn a new game we look to see if you’ve made a video. We just watched your Oceania video and are set up to play.

[@WatchItPlayed]

That is so nice to hear - I am glad you are both finding them helpful. Have fun playing!

[@Xhawk33]

Thanx as always for the review. Was contemplating skipping this one, but after seeing it, I guess Im Reordering next week. All the best !

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Philip, glad you enjoyed what you say - have a great time playing it!

[@ashleygray1632]

Can't wait to add this to my collection, I really love Wingspan.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you really enjoy it Ashley!

[@wyz1324]

I love this game! :D

[@gamesafire4744]

I’m eagerly waiting for this to come out!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very soon!

[@obiezeoputa7748]

Can’t wait to buy! Thanks for explaining!! Great job as always

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@chacondetunaerma]

Did you like the game?

[@ryanrothenburger9184]

love these videos you make

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much!

[@msmilder25]

Rodney, when you described the differences between the boards, you didn't mention the changes to the Grassland...the original board egg rewards were 2-2-3-3-4, the new board defaults to 1-2-2-2-3 with more options to trade for additional eggs. Seems to be a pretty hefty downgrade of egg production.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Good observation!

[@LesPetitsChefs]

WOW! So clear explanation! Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@jmandaddyo]

lookin forward to picking this up !!

[@AwkwardTurtle10]

Awesome video! You may have convinced me to buy this expansion haha, there goes my money again!

[@danielsih9960]

Great video. Thank you for this help.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You’re very welcome!

[@DocBhoy]

I'm a Kiwi and looking forward to this!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you see lots of familiar birds!

[@darkcravix]

Some questions for clarification on Nectar any time you use any Nectar to pay any of the board costs it goes on the associated Nectar slot. I also assume if you pay for something using more than 1 Nectar (most likely paying for a bird) you would add all nectar spent on the pile?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Correct!

[@myxtro7933]

I have a question. The card shown at 4:31 costs either one worm or one nectar. What is the point of the card including nectar in this specific choice if I could use nectar as a replacement for any other food anyway?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Good question! But that's probably best answered by the publisher.

[@robertschrumpf2534]

This would affect the Bonus cards of birds that ONLY eat one source.of food, or eat certain varieties of food.

[@michelleokimi8140]

I can’t wait to get my hands on this expansion! 💕

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time playing it Michelle!

[@-_______-_______-______-]

I am addicted to wingspan

[@WatchItPlayed]

We just played it last night!

[@Barbara-ex3ge]

Thanks so much for the great tutorial - simplifies what looked like an incredibly complicated game on unpacking. As a Kiwi I love this expansion. A question- for 2 players is it ok to just use the expansion cards or do they have to be mixed with the base cards?

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed. On your question about the cards, I'm not sure quite how to answer. It's not the way the game is set up to be played, but I can't see why it wouldn't work.

[@Barbara-ex3ge]

@@WatchItPlayed Thanks. It just seems there are enough cards in the expansion set but noted somewhere base cards are balanced. We are raw amateurs so May want more as we become skilled

[@benstylus]

8:30 PENGUIN Bob the penguin says I should buy

[@nadagernatova1396]

Well explained👍.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@LKoufax32]

When is the African expansion coming out? Looking for some Toucans and Penguins. Also, the same exact game but with dinosaurs. I'll just leave that here, along with a promise of all of my money.

[@hecate_oh777]

and South America! plus : expansions with mammals, insects etc. of each continent! 🤩

[@sophist2485]

Never knew that penguins live in Africa. Interesting.

[@danyalaghajani3352]

Hey Tnx for explaining😍😍 Which expansion do y offer if i want to buy only one expansion?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, thanks for the interest. I tend to avoid giving personalized recommendations. What I like, someone else might not - but you'll find all the expansions covered on here, so check them out and see which one appeals to you most.

[@Nero7441]

Was looking forward to see this expansion in action..

[@janwillemvink2237]

Great video Rodney! What's your favourite bird in this expansion?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I haven't played enough to have a favorite yet, but I will get one eventually!

[@jonclark8565]

Hi Rodney, great video as always. Your explanation has put to bed a few concerns regarding this expansion. Do you have any idea whether this expansion will be necessary for future expansions? Cheers.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Not sure Jon, but thanks for checking out the video!

[@dman13141314]

Jamey said in a live chat that the intent is to not make any future expansion dependent upon owning the Oceania expansion and he hopes they are able top stick to that.

[@peterjc1978]

We have only just picked up the base game, seem like they're adding too much already? I don't want to get rid of the player mats or those lovely wooden dice already!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I think it depends on your personal taste. I wouldn't personally pick up an expansion unless I had played the base game and was ready for some new things to experience.

[@robertszustakowski5072]

Thank you for the video! Question regarding the Nectar discard at the end of a round, should the discarded Nectar return to the supply or is it fully removed from the game?

[@WatchItPlayed]

They are returned to the supply.

[@markocelenkovic]

Do you put Nectar on the "Nectar spent" area of your matt whenever you'd spend nectar or only when you spend nectar for costs that specifically require nectar?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey there, I'm always happy to try to help with rules questions, but if the answer is provided in the video, than I have to direct you there. You'll find an index in the description to help you find the section you might be looking for.

[@markocelenkovic]

@@WatchItPlayed Yeah I was asking because I watched the video and was kinda confused on that part but I rewatched that part and it makes sense now. Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@markocelenkovic Have a great time playing!

[@ianmorley5785]

Looking forward to trying this new expansion. Is it released yet. We enjoy the base game and European expansion so much we built our own 2 player expansion to play whilst on lockdown

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's going up for pre-order shortly.

[@miguelangelamoreslazaro8477]

Do you think this expansion would be essential if I've got the base game and the European one? Nice video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Miguel, as a personal principle, I never call any game "essential", so I can't really help there. I try to avoid reviewing or recommending, as I can't say what games you may or may not enjoy, but hopefully the video can give you an idea if you think it would suit your particular tastes.

[@LevZhivaev]

Amazing!

[@zimdelapena9885]

I hope they’ll release an expansion that features birds from tropical countries. 😉

[@thejensonater4492]

@@milest4214 yea, do you think that includes Antarctica? Also I hope the Africa one has Ostriches....... Anyone else?

[@LilPinez]

@@thejensonater4492 yes, there will be an Antarctica expansion :)

[@ianwatson5791]

I am glad you understand the urge to eat the eggos

[@WatchItPlayed]

Oh believe me, I do!

[@tabletopowlbear]

Now, the question is, am I in there? I mean, I’m in Australia and part bird ;) I’ve been waiting for this expansion. We have just the best avians here :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Only one way to find out!

[@tabletopowlbear]

@@WatchItPlayed is the way “Ask Rodney?” ;)

[@camwathen5658]

How would you play a bird requiring nectar if you discard unused nectar after gathering food? Other than trading two for one...

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Cam, I shot this long enough ago that it might help to get the time stamp to the section of the video where it indicates you must discard all unused nectar after gathering food.

[@camwathen5658]

I get it. End of round you discard nectar. Not end of turn. You explained it well ty

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@camwathen5658 Oh excellent, glad that got sorted! Have fun playing :)

[@aleksandarmilosavljevic1497]

Does action cubes always need to spend in end round goals mat?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sorry, I'm not sure I'm understanding the question.

[@scoruja]

Hi Rodney, fellow Maritimer here - is there anywhere you recommend pre-ordering from?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Erik, I'm not sure. I often buy from Board Game Bliss.

[@scoruja]

@@WatchItPlayed sounds good - appreciate it

[@vedangjoshi6288]

I like both expansions but which one would you rank higher?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, thanks for the interest. I tend to avoid giving personalized recommendations. What I like, someone else might not - but hopefully you see a few games on here that might be what you are looking for!

[@francesoverheu6263]

Can we play this Oceania expansion with ONLY the Oceania Cards. i.e. no original cards?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I "think" so.

[@msmilder25]

Now that they added flightless birds, I'm curious how they'll utilize penguins (in what I assume will be included in future expansions, if they don't have any in Oceania) and the Ostrich (Africa)...I would like to think that no matter how large a predatory bird is, they won't be allowed to tuck an ostrich. I do have a "realism-police" problem with added components in expansions, like nectar for example, since I know they won't retcon it to already released birds that drink nectar (like hummingbirds)...or maybe they will, who knows.

[@checkheck5015]

They have (at least) one penguin in the oceania expansion. In the video there was a "little penguin" that indeed was flightless

[@Fn1zzan]

Haha when I played Wingspan with my friends, we also wanted to eat the eggs :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

They look a little TOO good :)

[@davidenania7386]

Can't wait for a South America expansion

[@binaural_beets]

"I can assure you, they don't have chocolate in them." 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

I tested, so you don't have to!

[@grahamwallis4635]

Rodney, Any plans on coming to Oceania to see these birds in the wild?

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's on my bucket list!

[@robertstasiak6085]

Can you please do how to play “throw throw burrito”?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest! I talk a bit about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XXdaisfrqUbKM&t=342

[@zaumka99]

will basic+european+oceania cards all fit into the original blue box? I am looking for a way to fit all 3 versions into the original box.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I wasn't able to.

[@williamolson1607]

3:47 are we just gonna ignore the fact he put a forest bird in the wetlands?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes... please do ignore that...

[@joakimjensen4892]

Fun Wingspan fact: Roadrunners eat Emus. Meep, meep, nom, nom, buurrp!!

[@nathanwise6385]

Love this game. Wonder when they're going to add Oceania to the android app

[@WatchItPlayed]

I haven't heard, hopefully soon!

[@somsubhro]

Can this be combined with the European Expansion? or do the developers recommend playing any one of the expansions at one time (like in Everdell)?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey there Somsubhro, this is discussed in the first minute of the video - do check it out.

[@somsubhro]

@@WatchItPlayed Thank you!! Apologies for my lack of hearing, I was too engulfed in just looking at the cards. Thank you for responding. Love your work!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@somsubhro No worries at all!

[@kingpietro1279]

can you play only with the oceania deck?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I suppose you could try - but the intention is to use them as described in the video.

[@kingpietro1279]

@@WatchItPlayed i mean for example can i start a wingspan deck with only the oceania cards in the deck.. .

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@kingpietro1279 Oh yeah, I understand what you're asking - I'm just saying that the intention is that a player would mix in cards from at least one other set, but you could certainly try playing it with just the Oceania cards if you wanted to.

[@faranasdhauri4937]

So you can’t play the oceans version without the main version? Silly me I bought the wrong version first and thought I could play it? :(

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's right, this expands the original game, giving you new elements to add into it.

[@StrayChordian]

Does this expansion come with another card holder, like the European expansion did?

[@thomasmathew13]

No, it does not.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope, but I was able to fit everything here in the original and European tray.

[@dan_iel_efs]

That expansion looks much more "flavoured" than European one, that seems to only add more cards (it has some new powers, but not that much changing). Another thing it's a pity there's no South America expansion. I think the issue is the language, since many of the translations won't fit in the game's bonus cards system. South America is the so-called Bird Continent and it keeps 3.3 k species, much more than the species from North America, Europe e Oceania combined!!

[@ryanervin2668]

I feel like Im going to need a Wingspan Big Box created soon...

[@WatchItPlayed]

I've got everything stored between the original box and European expansion (I've removed the original player boards).

[@dman13141314]

Jamey has said they are working on it... :)

[@klaydon]

Отличный обзор, благо есть русские субтитры чтобы понять всё сказанное и показанное

[@WatchItPlayed]

Рад, что вам понравилось!

[@partymeeple5633]

I think Rodney would be the Black Swan. More rock n roll than a regular swan and a pleasant surprise to those who discover him. Though if you're not watching out, he will steal your hamburger bun off the picnic table.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Note: I saw your SuperChat after the live stream ended - not sure why I didn't see it during the show. You will get a shoutout in the next live show!

[@partymeeple5633]

@@WatchItPlayed No stress man. That's the first ever live stream I've ever watched actually.. I am interested I'm your answer to the paddling question though? ~ smiles ~

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@partymeeple5633 Remind me of the question and I'll answer it next time!

[@partymeeple5633]

@@WatchItPlayed It was along the lines of "how often do you go paddling in summer time". Based on a comment I saw on your VLOG a while back I think? I'm one of these types who asks "off topic" questions occasionally. Everyone else pretty much covers all the games stuff.

[@ichoosepineapples]

Literally the whole time we played the original game we kept saying how we wish there'd be more New Zealand birds!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Wish granted!

[@JackieFox1976]

Have you ever reviewed a game for which you didn't have a matching shirt?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'll never tell!

[@Dynoqwerty]

I have been resisting the urge to eat the eggs for a while now and Rodney stopped me as I was getting real close

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad to save you from this close call!

[@Stormlight8700]

The birds look great. I like the end game powers. However, the nectar rules seem a little pernickety.

[@redwlfjsc]

What about co-op play? Do we have to discover that on our own too? 🤣

[@WatchItPlayed]

You'd have to invent co-op on your own for this game :)

[@redwlfjsc]

@@WatchItPlayed actually, co-op is a new module in the Automa rulebook :-)

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@redwlfjsc WHAAAAAAT?! I really need to actually look at those Automa books!