Wingspan vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Side by side comparison of two top board games

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.

Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Dead of Winter is a cooperative survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. Each player leads a colony of survivors, completing personal and group objectives. The Crossroads system triggers story events that change the game. A traitor mechanic adds suspicion and tension.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Wingspan | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 23 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2019 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 55 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.58 | 3.03 ✓ |
Wingspan wins in 5 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 2 categories.