Stonemaier Games: Wingspan Oceania Expansion, Includes New Player Mats and a Food Type, 40 to 70 Minute Play Time, 1 to 5 Players, For Ages 14 and up

These games are a little expensive but well worth it because theyre so well-made and unusual. Get the base Wingspan game and play it a little while before you get the expansion. This expansion adds a ton more birds and really brings out the fun or discovering new birds as youre playing the game. Great replayability too. Ive become a fan of Stonemaier Games because of Wingspan and the expansions dont disappoint! Their motto is We believe in creating memorable, beautiful, fun games. I certainly think theyve succeeded!

Was a gift and she was pleased to receive it

We received Oceanic Explansion as a belated gift a few weeks after receiving the base game. I was almost disappointed to no longer use the beautiful original mats and dice, but the expansion is wonderful. I love the additional birds and eggs, the nectar token system, all the additional goals and bonuses, and especially the end-of-game power moves. The new items and rules fit in nearly seamlessly, although we’ve made a few in-house rule modifications to suit younger players, such as counting each nectar token as a point each, rather than first and second place per habitat (rather like blue vs green side of end-of-round goal card). We’ve also found it easy to incorporate the original mats with an additional nectar rule, for younger players or if you have more than 5 who want to play. OE Automa mode is a little more involved but just as engaging as the base game, however a solo game against yourself with two mats is just as fun. My only complaints are the size of the new rule books is slightly smaller than the base game, and my OE cards are a fraction off in size compared to base deck so the edges of the two decks combined don’t line up perfectly but this may not be the case for every deck and only affects the feel while shuffling.

Bought this as a gift for Arbitrary Day and the giftee loved it. I’ve never played so I can’t speak to that part of it but it arrived quickly in great condition.

We found, after playing the original Wingspan for a while, that in the fourth round, it was really only beneficial to use the egg-laying function. This expansion makes the forest and the wetlands more desirable and changes game play. I would get both expansions. Play this one a few times, then add Oceania.

The game, its artwork, and value are all easily 5 stars. However, Amazon screwed this one up! The game was NOT shrinkwrapped. Instead, the warehouse sticker was placed directly on the beautiful gamebox. Even more distressing, there is a deep cut that runs across most of the artwork. True, the components are still fine. However, I was shocked to find the game box nearly open inside the Amazon shipping box along with the damage.

I am a fan of this expansion. The new powers are cool, the new end of round bonuses are welcomed, and the art is beautiful of course.

The Oceania Expansion is a fantastic addition to my base game Wingspan. This expansion adds a new set of bird cards, new player mats, and additional gameplay mechanics that deepen the games strategy and replayability. I created my own game pieces for a better experience as well. The Oceania expansion focuses on bird species found in Australia, New Zealand, and the surrounding islands. The bird cards are beautifully illustrated, as expected from Stonemaier Games, and provide a refreshing and unique look at the birdlife of this region. Each bird card includes information on the birds habitat, diet, and other interesting facts, adding to the educational value of the game. The new player mats offer different strategies and bonuses, adding more variety to the gameplay. The new mechanics include nectar, which allows players to attract and feed hummingbirds, and the Pacific bird species, which have special abilities that make them powerful and unique. It also includes new bonus cards, which give players additional objectives to strive for and earn extra points. The new gameplay mechanics and bonus cards are seamlessly integrated with the existing game mechanics, making for a smooth transition from the base game to the expansion. Like every Stonemaier Games board game, there is Automa mode, which allows solo play by simulating a virtual opponent. This is a fantastic addition for players who want to enjoy the game when they cant find someone to play with. Overall, Stonemaier Games Wingspan Oceania Expansion is a fantastic addition to the Wingspan board game. The new bird cards, player mats, gameplay mechanics, and bonus cards add more depth and variety to an already excellent game. The attention to detail in the artwork and information on the bird cards makes this expansion a must-have for bird enthusiasts and board game enthusiasts.

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