Wingspan board game - tips for new players

[Cass]

Just picked up Wingspan after years of meaning to try it. Got through the tutorial and played two solo games but I am still struggling to build any kind of engine before the end of round 3. Any tips for new players on what to focus on early? Is the bird-type focus strategy actually good or should I be more flexible?

[RustyHawk]

Early game your only job is to get eggs and birds on the board as fast as possible. Do not get distracted chasing perfect synergies from turn one

[Fam28]

The forest row is underrated by beginners. Getting extra cards to hand early means more options later even if the immediate payoff looks small

[TheRizz96]

Birds that give you extra actions when played are the ones to prioritise. Any bird that activates other birds when it lays an egg is especially powerful

[MondayMoan51]

Tucking cards under birds for end-of-round goals is often worth more points than you think. Keep an eye on the round objectives before you commit to a play

[HeartbreakKid92]

Do not hoard food. People hold onto resources waiting for the perfect bird and end the game with 6 worms they never spent

[GhostRider]

The predator bird archetype is fun but needs support to be consistent. As a beginner just build anything that feels like it flows and learn what synergises naturally

[Megan34]

Solo mode is a good teacher but it rewards a different style than multiplayer. In multiplayer watching what your opponents are chasing matters a lot