Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 vs Wingspan

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

⭐ 8.6# 2💰 $60👤 2-4

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is a cooperative game where your team of disease-fighting specialists must cure four deadly diseases before they overwhelm the world. As you play, the game evolves - characters gain new abilities, cities can fall into ruin, and the story unfolds based on your actions. Each success or failure permanently changes the game, creating a unique experience for your group.

MedicalDiseaseCooperative PlayLegacy
Wingspan

Wingspan

⭐ 8# 23💰 $55👤 1-5

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.

AnimalsCard GameEducational

Specification Comparison

SpecPandemic Legacy: Season 1Wingspan
BGG Rank2 ✓23
Rating8.6 ✓8
Year Published2015 ✓2019
Price6055 ✓
Min Players21 ✓
Max Players45 ✓
Play Time (min)6060
Min Age1310 ✓
Complexity (1-5)2.83 ✓2.58

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 wins in 4 categories, Wingspan wins in 4 categories.

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 — Time Estimates

2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Wingspan — Time Estimates

1-Player Game40 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game70 min
Full table experience
Learning Session85 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative PlayLegacy
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayHand ManagementLegacyPoint-to-Point MovementSet CollectionTrading

Wingspan

Categories
AnimalsCard GameEducational
Mechanics
Dice RollingEngine BuildingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

Pandemic Legacy: Season 18.6
Wingspan8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Wingspan?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 has a rating of 8.6, while Wingspan has 8. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Wingspan?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 costs approximately $60 and Wingspan costs approximately $55. Wingspan is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Wingspan?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 supports 2-4 players and Wingspan supports 1-5 players. Wingspan supports more players.
Is Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Wingspan more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 has a complexity weight of 2.83 and Wingspan has 2.58. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Wingspan?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 takes about 60 minutes to play, while Wingspan takes about 60 minutes. Wingspan is the quicker game.

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