Wingspan: A Game Takes Flight with Elizabeth Hargrave

Elizabeth shares the story of the creation of Wingspan, a board game that has introduced millions of players to the beauty and diversity of birdlife. She traces the game's development from initial inspiration to finished product, the journey to its artful design and the world of publishing, and the wild ride of its unexpected success.

About the speaker: Elizabeth Hargrave is a board game designer known for creating nature-themed games that combine scientific accuracy with engaging gameplay. She gained international acclaim in 2019 with her debut title, Wingspan, which won the prestigious Kennerspiel des Jahres and has since sold over 2 million copies.