What is included in the Wingspan European Expansion?
The expansion includes 81 new European bird cards, new bonus cards, an additional storage tray, 15 purple egg tokens, extra food tokens, and a new scorepad designed for both multiplayer and single-player games.
Do I need the original Wingspan base game to play this?
Yes, the Wingspan European Expansion is not a standalone product. You must own the original Wingspan board game to use this expansion, as it integrates directly with the base game's components and rules.
How many players is the expansion for?
The expansion supports the same player count as the base game, which is 1 to 5 players. The new scorepad includes dedicated sections for single-player (automa) scoring as well.
What new types of bird abilities are introduced?
The expansion introduces birds with round-end abilities, which activate after each round, abilities that increase direct interaction between players, and birds that provide benefits from having excess food tokens or cards in hand.
Is the storage tray included large enough for future expansions?
Yes, the additional tray is designed to help organise and store the growing collection of bird cards from the base game, this European expansion, and any future expansions released for Wingspan.
Are the new components compatible with the base game's aesthetic?
Absolutely. The new bird cards feature the same high-quality artwork and design style as the base game. The purple egg tokens and new scorepad are colour-coordinated to match the existing components.
Does the expansion change the core rules of Wingspan?
No, the core rules remain the same. The expansion adds new cards and options that integrate seamlessly into the existing gameplay framework, enhancing strategy without requiring major rule changes.