Wingspan vs Everdell
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.

Everdell
Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Wingspan | Everdell |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 23 ✓ | 30 |
| Rating | 8 | 8 |
| Year Published | 2019 | 2018 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 55 |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 80 |
| Min Age | 10 | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.58 | 2.86 ✓ |
Wingspan wins in 3 categories, Everdell wins in 2 categories.