Question 1

What's the difference between the basic and the one with the swift start pack? I see the one with the swift start pack being more cheap than the basic

Accepted Answer

It is the same as the base version that came before this one. All new versions of Wingspan includes the swift start promo pack that helps teach the game to new players. It is four guides and 10 new bird cards. The guides walk players through four turns, and the 10 new cards can be shuffled into the deck for both learning and non-learning games.

Question 2

Could you buy 2 games and combine to add more players?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you don't want to! Even with 5 players the game drags a bit. It works best with 1-4 players; you don't want to add more than that. Get two games and set up two tables! Everyone will have more fun that way.

Question 3

Should I get the one with the swift starter pack for $59 or the one being released on February 23 for $89 what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

The $59 version is fine, the $89 is most likely a reseller. You could also go to the Stonemaier Games website and sign up as a Champion (membership) for $15 a year and get 25% off all their games. The price for the membership/Wingspan will end up being the same, but your following purchases will save you more if you like their games and get it through their website.

Question 4

I was hoping to learn about birds and instead I feel overwhelmed by game rules.  Does one actually learn about the birds?

Accepted Answer

that depends on you and where you want to focus.  each card has some info at the bottom, but not loads.  you learn their wingspan and other info like habitat, general diet, and nest type.  not sure if the egg capacity is based 100% on the actual egg laying specs of each bird. 
 the bird illustrations are beautiful.  but it's not as informative as a birding book.  it's a fun, chill strategy game with a birding theme.  the rules can be daunting at first.  i'd recommend watching some youtube videos like rodney from the "watch it played" channel.  also the swift starter pack will help.  but to really learn about birds, get a good field guide.

ASIN	B07YQ641NQ
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#2,257 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #58 in Board Games (Toys & Games)
Brand Name	Stonemaier Games
Color	Mixed Colours
Container Type	Box
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 17,052 Reviews
Educational Objective	Learning about birds and their habitats
Estimated Playing Time	70 Minutes
Global Trade Identification Number	00644216627721
Grenre	Drafting, Hand Management, Set Collection, Strategy
Included Components	1 goal mat, 8 goal tiles, 1 first-player token, 103 food tokens, 75 egg miniatures, 5 custom wooden dice, 1 birdfeeder dice tower, 170 unique bird cards, 10 unique bird cards in the swift-start teaching guide, 26 bonus cards, 16 Automa (solo play) cards, 3 rulebooks (core, automa, and appendix), 1 scorepad, 5 player mats, 40 action cubes, 2-piece custom organizing tray
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	11.5 x 11.5 x 3 inches
Item Dimensions L x W	11.5"L x 11.5"W
Item Type Name	Board Game
Item Weight	1 Kilograms
Language	English
Manufacturer	Stonemaier Games
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	999.00
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	168.0
Manufacturer Part Number	STM910
Manufacturer Warranty Description	No Warranty
Material Type	Cardboard, Cardstock, Plastic, Wood
Model Name	Wingspan (Base Game)
Model Number	STM910
Model Year	2021
Number of Items	1
Number of Players	1-5
Operation Mode	manual
Other Special Features of the Product	Assembly Required
Package Quantity	1
Power Source	Manual
Product Style	Strategy
Set Name	Base Game
Size	Medium
Sub Brand	Wingspan
Subject Character	Bird
Supported Battery Types	No batteries required
Theme	Birds, Educational, Nature
UPC	644216627721
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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