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Short List (2019) Board Game

ByMichail

Short List is a party game released in 2019, designed by Kreativbunker and published by moses. Verlag GmbH. It is a trivia game that is suitable for 3 to 8 players, with a runtime of approximately 25 minutes. The game is aimed at players aged 14 and above, making it a great option for both teens and adults looking for a fun and engaging game night experience.

Game Components of Wingspan

  • Game board** featuring various habitats
  • Bird cards** with unique abilities and point values
  • Food tokens** (seed, fish, insect, rodent, and egg)
  • Egg miniatures**
  • Player boards**
  • End-of-round goals and bonus cards**
  • Scorepad**

    How To Setup Wingspan

    To set up the game, each player chooses a player board and places it in front of them. The game board is placed centrally, and the bird cards are shuffled and placed within reach of all players. Each player starts with a few food tokens and a set of starting bird cards. The end-of-round goals and bonus cards are also shuffled and placed face down on designated spaces on the board.

    Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective

  • Engine-building: Players collect and play bird cards to build their engine.
  • Resource management: Players manage food tokens to play bird cards and activate their abilities.
  • Habitat management: Players place bird cards into different habitats (forest, grassland, wetland) to maximize points.
  • Objective: The goal is to accumulate the most points by collecting and playing bird cards, fulfilling end-of-round goals, and having eggs and tucked birds on the player board.

    Player Experience

    **Wingspan** offers a deeply strategic and engaging experience. Players must balance the collection of bird cards, resource management, and habitat placement to optimize their score. The game is known for its thematic integration, where each bird’s abilities and characteristics align with real-world bird behaviors.

    Pros

  • Deep strategy: Offers complex decision-making and long-term planning.
  • Thematic: The game’s mechanics and components are well-integrated with the bird theme.
  • High replayability: The random draw of bird cards and end-of-round goals ensures each game is unique.
  • Beautiful components: The game includes high-quality bird cards, egg miniatures, and a well-designed board.

    Cons

  • Steep learning curve: New players may find the rules and mechanics overwhelming at first.
  • Long playtime: Games can take around 60-90 minutes.
  • Expensive: Compared to other board games, **Wingspan** is on the higher end of the price spectrum.

    Personal Thoughts on Wingspan

    **Wingspan** is ideal for experienced board game enthusiasts and those who enjoy strategic, engine-building games. It is particularly appealing to players who appreciate games with deep mechanics and thematic integration. While it may not be the best introduction for new board game players due to its complexity, it offers a rewarding experience for those willing to invest the time to learn and master its strategies.

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    • Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

    Hobby: Miniature painting guru, turning pewter into masterpieces
    Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl

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