Wingspan - How To Play

[@josephgreene9789]

Rodney Smith is the best damn board game teacher in the business!!! LEGENDARY!!!

[@newtongames8220]

As Gabe Barrett said "He's doing the lord's work"

[@markushennes8191]

Yep!

[@markushennes8191]

Bought it yesterday at the SPIEL in Essen and played it once til now ... great game and a easy start thanks to Rodney's video and the intro- gamepack

[@mitchelnext1]

always my go-to channel to see if theyve made a video

[@cellorosemusic12]

Amen brother!

[@misterman99]

I just bought this game today and said to myself “I sure hope Rodney did a tutorial for this” and you did! You’re the best teacher on KZbin.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you found it helpful Joe! Have a great time playing :)

[@manishmaruthi4875]

Me too

[@jeremyscott5847]

There is, seriously, no better teacher of board games than Rodney Smith. Thank you. You are a total legend, and have helped me and my family have hours and hours of quality time with the games you’ve helped us learn to get through these difficult times. Thank you so much for all your work.

[@WatchItPlayed]

That is incredibly generous of you to say Jeremy - very glad to know the videos have been helpful :)

[@the.graduate]

I totes agree, Rodney's the best!

[@sO_RoNerY]

Read better. It’s what Rodney has to do to teach fools on how to play board games.

[@Blueberryyymuffin]

@@sO_RoNerYI own a board game where no one understood the written instructions. I played the app version and only then did I understand how to play. Sometimes board game rules fly over your head when reading them. With Wingspan I bought the app before the board game and was still very confused after the tutorial in the app. I now have the board game and want to play it for the first time, so I’m watching a how-to-play video first before I start. There is nothing wrong with not understanding instructions on a board game. The instructions in some board games are sometimes vague because the writer understands the mechanics and assumes some things are obvious to the players without explaining it clearly.

[@daem0nfaust]

The production value of this game is insanely lovable.

[@supercube2176]

My wife and I play ALOT of board games and everytime we need to learn a new one or refresh a old one we just use this guy. Always concise and doesn't drag on. Thanks so much man made getting into the game easier for a long time now.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - glad you've been enjoying!

[@brianmyers13]

I like the 'less competitive' option. More games should add this instead of just changing the difficulty.

[@ielmie]

I agree. First time I played was with the green side and it was the only thing I didn't love. After finding out about the blue side, I know that's how I will teach it to my Mom.

[@artindeedgallery93]

Me too!

[@rhymeswithyourmom_]

Thanks Rodney - your care to make sure everything is immaculate really does put your videos over the top.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly Ray.

[@danacorrell6598]

I admire the way an organized narration is perfectly matched to video that includes closeup shots.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you like that touch! The secret is that it's not being narrated - that's me speaking at the same time as I'm moving things around on screen. My hope is that it gives a more natural feel to the whole thing.

[@BellydancerMaliha]

Thank you so much, Rodney! I see your video was made years ago but I just bought the game and found the rule book very confusing. Your video was so much clearer and helped greatly! You are now my go-to for game overviews. I like that your instructions aren’t overly long, but also tell everything that’s needed to get a good sense of the game - not too light.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to know you found this helpful Michelle, thanks for the very kind comment and have a great time playing!

[@luisalmas3743]

Absolutely. I had the same experience. Found the rule book very confusing, which isn't common for other games of similar complexity I've played. And I am a Game Designer myself, digital games, but still. That said, this video was excellent to explain it all crystal clear. Liked & subscribed!

[@jasonmartinalaska]

Did you know the rules in advance or were you just winging it?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Oh my.

[@WatchItPlayed]

@ZUR13L OH MY!

[@aaronvincent9876]

Well that's just hawkward . .

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@aaronvincent9876 This needs to stop...

[@richardpluschau8238]

Watch It Played thank you for another great video

[@audiowolff]

This is clear, concise, and flat out excellent. Thank you for taking the time and effort to produce it. Well done!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say. Thanks for the nice feedback and happy gaming!

[@Mintpuppy17]

Thank you! This helped us immensely to get going. It seemed daunting at first, but is pretty easy to pick up once you get past the sheer amount of stuff.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Really nice to know this was helpful. Hope you have a great time playing!

[@davidhunter5391]

After struggling to explain the game to my 70+ year old mom (my first time playing too), I turned your explanation on. 16 minutes later we are playing, laughing, and enjoying this beautifully crafted, thoughtful and engaging game. Thanks so much! Great job as usual!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

What a wonderful piece of feedback - I am so happy to hear that you both got to enjoy a fun time with the game David :)

[@VanessaG1229]

As a total bird nerd, I need this game in my life!

[@richard-mtl]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: you always explain things so clearly and concisely. I find the rulebook confusing, but you shine a light of understanding on everything. Thank you again!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - so glad the video was helpful RIchard!

[@aarondelgado3421]

I've had my eye on Wingspan for a long time and finally bought it yesterday for my birthday! Of course, I looked up for a tutorial video on the game and I was not surprised your video was at the very top! Great video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Happy birthday - have fun playing!

[@SushiMooshiable]

Love the way you can build very unique action engines by triggering each birds effect along a habitat/action row! Seems like a lot of potential for creative engine building given the sheer amount of unique bird cards and permutations you will see! Also love me a nature theme, I'm tired of fantasy settings.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed exploring the game with me!

[@patchdavis35]

I'm a newbie. Engine building and permutations are already overwhelming. Now, WHERE do I place my little green cube again?

[@JohnVanderbeck]

@@patchdavis35 This is definitely a "problem" in many of these games, because your problem space is large and continually expanding. But as I explained to my parents last night when I was teaching Everdell, this is a good thing long term because it is what makes games "easy to learn, difficult to master". The basic mechanics of HOW to play are easy enough to learn but to be really skilled and masterful you need to expand your brain to take in this larger problem space which is where the real challenge comes in

[@anaisdelplanque6395]

Thanks for this video. I'm a french player and you speak really clearly and slowly, so i can understand all of your explanation! Now I expect this board game on my favourite french e-shop !!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you’ve been able to follow along - your English must be very good!

[@fairy_goddamich3057]

We’re playing this for the first time today and i’m just gonna say you are a great teacher, Rodney Smith!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say, I know I'm a year late in replying, but I hope you had fun :)

[@donnabrian72]

Hi Rodney. I needed to learn Wingspan quickly and efficiently to get the game to the table with my kids. Your video was just perfect. You really have gifts for teaching and brevity; they are much appreciated. Whenever I try a new game, your videos are my first step!! Great job!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say Brian, I’m really glad you’re finding these videos useful!

[@overgrownbasil]

got this for christmas and this video is a LIFESAVER!! the game looked so overwhelming

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time playing :)

[@kylerash4535]

Rodney, you truly are the best. No one even comes close to doing what you do.

[@WatchItPlayed]

That’s very kind of you to say.

[@SuikoRyos]

I'm a simple man: I see birds, I like it instantly. I live on a small island (Gran Canaria), so hopefully it ships into my local store -and by "local" I mean "on the other side of the friggin' island".

[@WatchItPlayed]

As an island dwelling myself, I hear you!

[@demerion]

Did you get to buy it?

[@TheDavis005]

Got this for Christmas '22; looked through the rule book and thought, "Oh god, this is complicated ... like Caverna." Thank you for this tutorial; it made much less complicated than I thought.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to know this was helpful!

[@RobertKonigsberg]

I have to admit, these are just excellent guides. Thanks, Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Robert - very kind of you to say.

[@zzm9134]

You are now my go to for getting a grip on game rules. Nice and clear and no rambling (like some others IMHO). Keep it up!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you're enjoying - thanks!

[@xaiano794]

This is a brilliant explanation, clear, concise and exactly what people want.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you liked it!

[@pbr4unc]

Gave the game to my husband for Christmas and had a question that I could not find the answer to in the directions…..you answered it!!! Thank you for such a terrific video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad this was helpful - have a great time playing together!

[@bladioYT]

My goodness this game is beautiful. What a charming theme! So excited for this one

[@MUFSpoiler]

has wrong printed cards

[@bladioYT]

@@MUFSpoiler Stonemaier games has corrected the issues in future print runs (I believe only the 1st printing had errors) and has offered replacement cards for anyone who feels the need to replace the cards with errors

[@MUFSpoiler]

@@bladioYT so, this game needs a NO BUY Warning until this is fixed

[@TheSpeederist]

Btw those mistakes could make your game more expensive in the future 🧐😁 Mistakes usually make things "rare" and thus expensive

[@AdrianH53]

Holy smokes, just ran into this game today. So glad there was a tutorial! You guys are awesome!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad it was helpful - thanks for watching!

[@llandar2890]

Yep this will be an insta-buy. Thanks for the early look at how to play. The art is stunning!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're welcome Randall!

[@astridmorgan1316]

We were under orders from our friends to bring a new game to our upcoming Easter break get together, so after some research we decided to buy Wingspan. The girl in the shop was raving about it at check out so we were pretty sure we were on to a winner. Opened the box, did some assembly and decided to "do the right (female ;-)) thing" by reading the manual and giving the intro scenario a go to make sure I actually understood (most of) the rules for this evening's test run. As I was still a bit unsure about the ins and outs, decided to watch your video and am now pretty sure that, with some additional checks on the night, I'll be able to guide us through a successful play. Thanks for the clear and concise run through. Can't wait to have a go!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sounds like you're ready to go! Thanks so much for the kind words - very glad the video was helpful :)

[@CaptainEffort]

Thank you so much for this! Realize this is a few years later, but I just bought this on Steam and didn’t fully understand the tutorial, but this cleared everything up for me. Will definitely be checking out more of your videos!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad this was helpful - have fun playing!

[@katesale1947]

I have played through 2 tutorials for this game but now FINALLY understand how to play. Thanks for putting together such a great tutorial.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to know this was helpful!

[@dianamariastrasser]

Thank you so much for this clear intro. We were a bit overwhelmed initially with all the different aspects of the game but your intro made it really easy to understand. We had this game for Xmas and you literally are an Xmas saviour! :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to hear this was helpful - happy gaming!

[@paul_n_jodib4318]

I buy a new game every Christmas and watch Rodney's videos beforehand so on Christmas day we're ready to go! Easy to understand. Wished I had done this years ago.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great Christmas, and I hope you have a wonderful time playing.

[@Xhawk33]

What an awesome surprise !! Ty ty ty Rodney for putting this up, was def not expecting it til end of month or so. Happy Holidays !

[@WatchItPlayed]

Same to you!

[@tiffanyhotte-flash2790]

I bought this game for my fiance as a Holiday present. We attempted it and were thoroughly confused about how to play. Let me say, after watching your video, I am no longer confused. We are going to play tonight, with your video on standby. I can't wait! Thanks so much for the thorough and clear directions.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm so glad the video was helpful Tiffany, I hope you and your fiance have a great time playing it!

[@coach_troy]

Thanks again for a great rules explanation! I love it when I don't have to teach the group a new game. This way they can't accuse me of cheating, or give me the "you never told us that!'

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ah yes, the dreaded "you didn't tell us that rule on purpose"!

[@MeatFeastBeast]

Always love tuning in to watch a "How To Play" as a refresher before games night. Thank you.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you have a great game night :)

[@fabricegalaxy7501]

As a non english native speaker, thanks for speaking so clearly and slowly ;) And of course, great video.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly - I appreciate the nice feedback.

[@DennisCeteris]

About to buy the game just now, and watching this more than a year after it came out. Still amazing how you make everything clear, concise, and easy to understand. Been on and off on board games since 2010, but this channel is still the one I go to for learning the rules. Thanks so much!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Really kind of you to say that Dennis - I hope you have a great time with this one if you do end up picking it up!

[@nagaenigma]

I love the theme, but even if I didn't I'd check it out just for the mechanics.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed what you saw Sid!

[@jacquinelson5631]

You are just the most amazing board game teacher ever. I'm always happy to see a tutorial with your name on it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say Jacqui - have a fun time playing!

[@fledge31]

Looks great! Thanks for the thorough explanation Rodney! I was about to read the rule book so this was much better

[@WatchItPlayed]

Happy to have been able to assist Matthew!

[@patrickberlemon2729]

I really enjoy your tutorials! Very clear, not too long and with a pleasant tone of voice. Whenever i buy a new game, i check your channel first and afterwards read the rules. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for saying so Patrick! Greetings from Canada :)

[@boxedcatgamers7229]

Hm... Did that Canada goose come up first from a random shuffle, or was it a plant? ;) Very excited about this game. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@WatchItPlayed]

It did come up in one of our games in a random shuffle, but I think it was near the top from that last game :)

[@4ntonio]

Anyone else catch the Blue Jay? ;)

[@Stephen-Fox]

Well, clearly it's not a plant. It's a bird - completely different kingdom. ;)

[@boxedcatgamers7229]

@@Stephen-Fox You're right! How could I be so silly? :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@Stephen-Fox Oh you!

[@ferbyallo]

Rodney, you are truly a national and international treasure! We own you so much fun thanks to your videos teaching us how to play great games! Thanks!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You are very kind - so glad the videos have been helpful!

[@bose5160]

My copy finally arrived today and I'm so stoked to play. Thank you for another eggcellent rules eggsplanation video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you don't get the rules scrambled!

[@whiteesmurf]

thank you very much sir. you are the G. O. A. T. when it comes to explaining every rules and details of the game. so much easier to watch and understand your tutorials than the actual rulebook 😁😁

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you've enjoyed!

[@KuddlyKisses]

Well done on another awesome instructional video ^_^ I agree with everyone here mentioning the theme. It's a breath of fresh air from all the fantasy stuff. This is more open to the general population. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy ♥

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@FrankMinogue]

Oh my goodness, Rodney!!!! We played today for the first time. My wife LOVES the game!! We had so much fun!! Another big hit by Stonemyer Games!!!!!! BTW, she creamed me; she had lots of great birds out and was really great at laying eggs. She had more than double the points that I did!!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

My wife requested we play this game today actually! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@boardgamefangirl]

Can't wait for this game! So beautiful.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for giving it a look. The artists on the game did a wonderful job!

[@Kadasoyio]

Not only the artwork but also de graphic design work is truly wonderful!

[@benleague3115]

We choose most of our games based on which ones you've explained! It is so helpful!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

It means a lot to know these have been helpful Ben!

[@KadanasCanadalife]

That is a one good looking game!

[@datalink7]

Yeah I would almost pick it up just for the art!

[@KadanasCanadalife]

@@datalink7 Totally agree! Really beautiful and also very unique. I think my kids will love to play this one!

[@pepijnvemer4819]

It does look gorgeous. Thanks for sharing, Rodney.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Too bad they don’t know how to spell. How does ‘betweeen’ get past a spell checker or proof reader?

[@theeholliday]

*italian hands*

[@kevinosullivan3861]

The rulebook is actually very well written but this video was excellent (as always) to reinforce the rules and make sure I understood correctly. Cheers for that 👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad to know it was helpful Kevin - have a great time playing!

[@EclecticCamel]

I feel like your theme song best matches this game more than most others.

[@lynnwillis441]

Just picked up this game, new and shrink wrapped, at a thrift store for $4! I've wanted it since it came out. Thanks for teaching me how to play!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nice find! Have a great time playing Lynn :)

[@toweypat]

This game looks fun and educational.

[@emicothorndale8377]

We, as a family, tried to play this game. We all were so confused by the rule book, that we gave up after an hour of trial and error. It was such a frustating experience. I watch this guide and after only 16 minutes i could play it. >< Thanks! Now i can teach my people how to play!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to know you found the video helpful - I hope your next attempt at the game goes better! Have fun :)

[@alexdemonet]

I appreciate the level of detail in your vid. That being said, I have no idea what's going on...

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ah, sorry to hear that! Perhaps another watch would bring things together.

[@trishaburrows9453]

I've watched several of your videos before playing a new game, and just now started watching the one for Jaipur. I was so surprised to see Andrea, who was an incredible student of mine several years ago. I had no idea you were local to me. Nice to "see" Andrea again- I'll never forget the incredible song she wrote and performed for class. Congratulations on your successful video series!

[@WatchItPlayed]

What a wild, unexpected connection :) I will have to share this comment with Andrea!

[@trishaburrows9453]

@@WatchItPlayed please do, and give her my best! 😊

[@jaykenigsberg2162]

In an era when fantasy and SCI fi rule the nest when it comes to game themes, it’s refreshing to find one that reflects the real world around us.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@mylessherrill2380]

Thanks Rodney! Love what you do. I preordered last night with some Christmas money and, since I am the rules czar, I will undoubtedly be teaching this one. Couldn't do it without you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you had fun playing :)

[@lonelyheart949]

I think my mom and grandmother would enjoy this game.

[@harmweber9848]

Talk about damning with faint praise..

[@tannerc43]

Just got this game the other day and was excited to play but not excited to learn the rules… was pleasantly surprised to see a tutorial from you! Super easy to follow as always

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad to hear it! Have a great time playing :)

[@christinal1971]

Thank you for this very clear walkthrough! You are a master at explaining rules.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you enjoyed!

[@dimpleza]

Can't wait for this to come out, it looks like a sunday afternoon game. Kind hard to pull out Scythe with my kids (for now). So lovely. And the art... the ART...Beth Sobel... this lady is so talented. Thank you Rodney!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

She really is! And she's joined here by two other fantastic artists: Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo and Natalia Rojas. instagram.com/illustraciencia/ instagram.com/natalia_rojas_art/

[@SnareSpectre]

0:51 Bird cerds!

[@JoshTheOther]

Very helpful! Watched it once by myself and once with my mom and sister (who don't play many board games) and we were all able to play together without having to constantly stop and check the rules.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, that's really nice to hear - I hope you all had fun Josh!

[@datalink7]

Always nice to see those channels that are so helpful and informative and well known enough that it gets those automatic down vote trolls :P Thanks for the video. As always, good content.

[@WatchItPlayed]

We appreciate every visitor, even those downvoters :)

[@josephgreene9789]

He always gets an automatic upvote from me! This channel is simply amazing!!!

[@SkyScourgexDD]

The videos created by Rodney are regarded by both my girlfriend and me as the best "how to play" content available online. His eloquence and clarity make the games easy to understand, and he fosters an engaging atmosphere that encourages viewers to immerse themselves in the board game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - greetings back to you both and thanks for the kind words!

[@GaffordVids]

A game about ornithology? Sold!

[@namasgar6211]

Thank you. I watched multiple Wingspan tutorials, and yours are the easiest to understand. Very clear!! Thank you. 🙂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very nice to hear Monica - have a great time playing!

[@MafiulRobin]

Waiting for the Automa How To Play.

[@WatchItPlayed]

We ARE starting to cover solo rules and play throughs with our new series: Table For 1. Check it out!

[@IntraFinesse]

I've been a gamer for over 30 years and just came across this channel. Very well done. I wish this existed years ago.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad to know you found us! :)

[@DanielSolis]

Oh gosh, my engine-building head is spinning with possibilities here.

[@elizabethhargrave1291]

Feel free to share -- doing an expansion for every continent is a little daunting. :)

[@KuddlyKisses]

@@elizabethhargrave1291 HEY!! You're the designer!! Great job on such a sweet game ^_^ Can't wait to get my hands on a copy ♥

[@kaComposer]

You saved our game night. My wife loves this game now. Thnx a ton

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ah, so glad it was helpful and the game went over well!

[@henrikstryhn]

That’s the lord of the wings, right there.

[@sarahb8147]

This game looks like so much fun. I’ve wanted it for ages and we finally got it this weekend. My job was to watch tutorials and learn the game so I can just explain it when the time comes, but with videos like these who needs a rule book? Great job

[@WatchItPlayed]

Really nice to know this was helpful - have a great time playing and good luck with the teach!

[@gamingspace9014]

Dangerous: Using Cadbury's eggs in a game like this 😬

[@wrany72]

In a sauna...

[@h502star]

This was very easy to understand. My brother and nephew love to play boardgames but sometimes, there isn't time to explain the rules to me. So, I usually lose bc I have to learn as I go. Now that my brother has introduced me to you, I have a better chance at playing the game, rather than learning. I'll still lose bc my nephew is a beast at boardgames, but I'll have fun and he might just find me to be a decent challenger at his all star title. Thank you and your team for producing a great tutorial. I'm sure I'll be watching more.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to know that these videos are making it easier for you to get into the game - and hey, if you're still losing, at least you know why :) Keep it up, and win or los, keep having fun!

[@dollscott7990]

I so want to play this game and others like it, but I'm so confused :(

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hang in there. Sometimes it just takes a second watch, or having the game in front of you to make it all click into place.

[@owlstuart]

Thank you for this Rodney - my wife and I have just learnt Wingspan using this video, think we’d have struggled without it. We love the game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to hear the video was helpful and that you enjoyed playing :)

[@sageboutelle8826]

A board game based entirely around birds. Why do I not own this already?

[@definitelynotcarrie]

I saw the preorders begin Jan 2nd!

[@WatchItPlayed]

The theme drew me in too.

[@jonathandavid6631]

My copy just arrived in the mail. Can't wait to play it! The art design for this game, from the box to the contents, is gorgeous. This is a quality product! Another win, from Stonemaier games.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you have a great time with it!

[@Cronos804]

This is some real dedication to the bird theme. A little too much for me though.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out either way :)

[@bobnetherton4957]

I thought that as well. I got a chance to play it a few weeks ago and found Wingspan to be an incredible game, sharing a lot of the Terraforming Mars mechanisms but playing in about half of the time. I was very surprised and am now waiting for the third printing to own my own copy.

[@KnakuanaRka]

I’ve had a lot of fun playing this on Steam.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you've enjoyed!

[@benphelan6361]

The kingbird has between spelled betweeen

[@WatchItPlayed]

Good catch!

[@datalink7]

It was playing Between Castles of Mad King Ludwig and so it picked up an extra "e" there.

[@DonGilstrap]

Jamey Stegmaier said we get the extra "e" for free.

[@idevant]

As always ... very clear, clean and wonderfully simple explanation of a not so easy game to explain. Top !

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Frederik!

[@danthaman8216]

I bought this on steam and honestly the pure text rules were a lot to wrap my head around, so far this isn’t bad 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad this has been helpful!

[@terryhickman7929]

Just got here after watching yours and Quintin Smith's 10 yr anniversary video - thanks for this one - I've only played it once with my son, & neither of us had ever played it. We got some things wrong, I see, and missed a WHOLE lot of details. My regular gaming bunch are yearning for the pandemic to be over so we can get together again. In the meantime, your videos are going to see me through this tabletop game drought! Love your site!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Terry, very glad the video was helpful! Happy to help during the drought, and here's to more gaming soon!

[@whitecha101]

There are several videos about how to play this game. I started with a human, then I watched 2 different videos. I highly recommend this one. And if possible, start here, and save yourself some time. Not only is it well explained, but the video has close caption (for when 1-2 words are unclear - cached), and it is divided into segments that have titles. So, as you hover over the progress bar it shows you the title. You can watch 1-2 segments then come back when ready for more, and pick up with no problem where you stopped!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind recommendation Char.

[@space3ee]

When you said, "When you run out of bird cards... ", I half expected you to say, "...just replace them with something suitable." 🤣🤣 Thanks so much for your videos. I got into playing games during the pandemic and you are my favorite teacher on KZbin!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I missed a real opportunity to go out and take some videos of some real birds!!

[@Putper]

Thanks for the great explanation! This is my first board game. My friend warned me its a somewhat complex game, so I'm glad you could provide this video. Great A/V work, clearly spoken and well explained :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - I hope you have a great time playing. Welcome to the hobby!

[@benjaminleroy-beaulieu7853]

Once again, Rodney Smith gives us an excellent video, with a very clear explanation. I feel like I do not need to read the rules anymore. Rodney, I am really impressed by the quality of your videos. Thank you for your effort !

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you for the kind words Benjamin!

[@BrianGreigRWD]

Once again you have demonstrated why you are a master of teaching games. Thank you

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you for the kind words Brian!

[@donney3389]

I just bought it on the switch and I love the game. My sister and brother-in-law also bought the game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@russnuman]

Played Wingspan at Dice Board Game Lounge, Portsmouth, Hants, UK, on Thursday 14th Apr 2022. They ran through the instructions for us, 5 of us played it and loved it so much, we played it a 2nd time, which was great as one of our group got a high score, which went on their monthly leader board. Then I got an offer on the game on the internet and bought it. Love this game, so many different possibilities.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad this is one you enjoyed!

[@franciscolobo8919]

Just today I opened the Game and started reading the Guide to play, your video its sooo Helpful! Thank You!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to know this was helpful - have a great time playing!