Gloomhaven vs Wingspan
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a game of tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players take on the role of wandering mercenaries with their own specializations, goals, and personal stories. Each scenario in Gloomhaven presents a new challenge, and players must work together to overcome enemies and obstacles. Between scenarios, players improve their characters by gaining new abilities, items, and perks. The game also features a legacy-style component where choices made in one scenario affect future scenarios.
Wingspan
Wingspan is a strategy game about birds. Players are bird enthusiasts collecting birds for their wildlife preserves. Each bird played adds to a player's engine, generating food, eggs, or card draws. The game features 170 unique bird cards, each with its own habitat preference and special ability. Beautiful artwork and a relaxing pace make it accessible to all.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | Wingspan |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 23 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 8 |
| Year Published | 2017 ✓ | 2019 |
| Price | 140 | 55 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 60 |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 2.58 |
Gloomhaven wins in 4 categories, Wingspan wins in 3 categories.