Wingspan: Americas Expansion

Description

--- "Wingspan Americas," the fourth Wingspan expansion, focuses on Latin American and Caribbean birds, introducing hummingbird cards and diverse components for enhanced gameplay. Key mechanics include: - *Hummingbird cards* A new card type (40 cards with boards/mats) highlighting one-tenth of regional species, adding a gameplay twist with quick, shimmering features. - *Expanded bird roster* 111 new bird cards from a biodiverse region (>3,000 species, including world's smallest Bee Hummingbird and largest Snowy Albatross wingspans). - *Goal enhancements* 8 new goal cards and 5 double-sided goal tiles for strategic variety. - *Solo play support* Automa solo mode for independent play. - *Core dependency* Requires Wingspan core game or Wingspan Asia (standalone for 1-2 players). Wingspan Americas, the fourth expansion to the acclaimed Wingspan board game, delves into the extraordinarily biodiverse avifauna of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, encompassing over 3,000 bird species—including the diminutive Bee Hummingbird with the world's smallest wingspan and the majestic Snowy Albatross with the largest. Hummingbirds, comprising about one-tenth of Latin American birds and renowned for their rapid movements and iridescent plumage, are spotlighted through a innovative new card type that introduces a distinctive twist to core mechanics. Designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and illustrated by Natalia Rojas, Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo, and Martha Clare, the expansion's components comprise 111 new bird cards, 40 specialized hummingbird cards accompanied by their dedicated boards and mats, 8 new goal cards, 5 double-sided goal tiles, and a full Automa solo mode, necessitating the original Wingspan core set or the standalone Wingspan Asia (optimized for 1-2 players). ---