Wingspan Pocket

Wingspan shrunk to a pocket deck: the bird-engine joy in 35 minutes, no table-hogging required.

πŸ‘₯ 1–5 players⏱ approx. 35 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up2+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #17,477

Who it's for

Perfect for Wingspan lovers who want their bird fix on trains, holidays, and weeknights when the big box feels like too much.

Not for you if…

Skip it if you expect the full Wingspan depth or want to mix it with your existing bird cards, since this is its own little aviary.

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Vibe's take

cozy, elegant, quick, gently strategic, portable

About this game

All the bird-collecting joy of Wingspan, folded down to a deck that fits in a coat pocket. Every card is double-sided – food on one face, a bird on the other – and on your turn you activate a single row, letting your feathered engine ripple along in about half an hour. Powers come as icons instead of text, including new ongoing benefits that quietly hum away while you plan. It is a standalone game rather than an expansion, featuring birds from around the world, and it pulls off the rare trick of welcoming newcomers while still giving veterans an engine worth tinkering with.

Wingspan in 35 minutesDouble-sided cardsTravel-friendly box

Get it

from €72

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By the numbers

Players

1–5 players

Duration

25–35 min

Ages 2+

Complexity

2.0 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #17,477

40 ratings

Published

2026

Designed by

Elizabeth Hargrave

Published by

Grok Games, Surfin' Meeple China, 999 Games, Korea Boardgames, Maldito Games, Tower Rex, Pridemage Games, Matagot, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Feuerland Spiele, Stonemaier Games, Ghenos Games, Lautapelit.fi, asmodee