Expand your Birdwatching Journey with Wingspan Americas

You might remember the Chaos Cards team are huge fans of the stunning boardgame Wingspan. The engine building masterpiece of a game has received glowing reviews from across the boardgaming world, and for good reason. It’s a fantastic choice for both seasoned strategists or Bird watchers alike (Chaos Cards is by the seaside so we do a lot of Seagull spotting in our spare time!) and it has rightly become a staple game in many tabletop collections. Now we can look at expanding our horizons with a whole new array of birds. Read on to discover more.

There are already three amazing expansions within the world of Wingspan, (not to mention the wonderful Wyrmspan and Finspan as well – for those of us who like our creatures to be more on the fiery or aquatic side.) So you can only imagine our excitement about the upcoming Americas expansion. The eagerly awaited fourth instalment brings us to the lush landscapes of Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. In order to play Wingspan Americas, players will need to have a copy of the original Wingspan (1-5 players) or Wingspan Asia (1-2 players.)

The landscape of Latin America is considered by many to be a bird enthusiasts paradise. The culturally rich region boasts an incredible biodiversity with over 3,000 species to discover. Wingspan Americas really is great at capturing such an amazing array of birds, from those with the worlds largest wingspan: the snowy Albatross, to the very smallest wingspan: the tiny bee hummingbird.

The artwork, as always, is breathtaking. Beloved artists Natalia Rojas, Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo, and Martha Clare have really delivered with their delicate and thoughtful illustrations. To be honest, we think it’s as much fun to admire the artwork as it is to play Wingspan!

With Wingspan Americas, Elizabeth Hargrave has introduced us to a new mechanic which fits seamlessly into the base game, and it features the adorable hummingbird. The dedicated hummingbird cards add a unique twist to the beloved game as they generate nectar, which happens to be a natural resource that acts as vital fuel for your habitat. Players can track this action on the new hummingbird garden board as well as using the all new specialised tracks.

Wingspan is a game known not only for its stunning artwork, but its high quality components as well. These add up to make the game feel premium in both it’s set up and play. In the box you will find the standard rulebook and scoring pad as well as:

• New Bird Cards: 111 (as well as 40 specific Hummingbird cards,)
• Bonus and Goal Tiles: 8 Bonus Cards and 5 double sided Goal tiles,
• Resources: 15 Wooden Egg Miniatures and Nectar tokens,
• Game Boards: Hummingbird Garden Board and 5 Player mat overlays,
• Tracking: 5 Hummingbird tracks and 25 Hummingbird tokens.
• You will also find the full automa components for solo gameplay, including 12 cards, rulebook and trackers.

Do I need the original Wingspan base game in order to play the Americas Expansion?

Yes, you will need a copy of Wingspan or Wingspan Asia as the expansion is designed to work with the base games.

What is this about Hummingbirds and why are they so special?

Hummingbirds are a new card type with a dedicated action. They generate nectar which is a natural fuel for your birds habitats.

How many new birds are included in Wingspan Americas?

This expansion features 111 new bird cards featuring birds local to Latin America.

Can I use this with the Wingspan Nesting Box?

Of course. The Americas expansion even includes a label for the Nesting Box to help with organisation.

What about the Solo Mode?

The Wingspan Americas expansion includes everything you need to enjoy the game solo.

Wingspan is a game that is all about the natural world, and Wingspan Americas pays homage to this perfectly. Like its predecessors, Americas is a stunning to look at as it is to play. The new strategic layers only add to the excitement of the game, with bird watchers and seasoned board gamers alike bound to enjoy everything Wingspan Americas has to offer. There really has been no better time to return to the nest.

Head over to the Chaos Cards website or pop into our Tabletop Store in Folkestone, Kent, to find out more about Wingspan Americas. Are you excited to add this expansion to your collection? Let us know over on our socials, we love to hear from you!