It’s, for better or worse, the kind of experience that requires a good deal of explanation, which does make the barrier for entry higher.
The rules and structure are a lot to take in and as a newcomer, I found it best to kind of just play and learn by doing (if you’re really stumped, check out this video).
Your goal is to accrue victory points, gained by making bird nests, hatching eggs, playing bonus cards, completing end-of-round goals, and more. The overall game is split into three rounds with multiple turns per round.
For those brand new to Wingspan, a lengthy tutorial hits at the flow of the game.
