Storage solutions are crucial for certain games. Dealing with components in multiple boxes during setup and teardown is always a hassle. Even though managing two boxes for a game is not a deal-breaker, going beyond that usually means skipping expansion during plays. That’s when big boxes become essential for us, especially for a game like Wingspan, which already has three released expansions and more on the horizon.

The Nesting Box is the ultimate storage solution for Wingspan. Its size, separate compartments for components from the base game and expansions, and future-proof design make it an interesting option. The box itself is notably large, ranking among the largest in our collection. While this might raise concerns for some, it allowed us to replace four different-sized boxes with one and store everything in one place with extra space for future content.

The insert is practical. The top layer holds boards and rulebooks with two handles for easy lifting. Below, the middle section houses cards, tokens, and the bird feeder, with removable trays for resources, dice, goal tiles, eggs, and player tokens. Resources and eggs are divided among three trays making them easily accessible to all players at the table. Even though most tokens have a dedicated space, we couldn’t find a good spot for Duet tokens from Wingspan Asia and ended up storing them in plastic bags. This layer also houses a new, larger yellow card tray for accommodating more cards.

The middle layer has plenty of room for cards. Since dividers are included, having a single, undivided section for cards would have been a better choice, especially considering that most players won’t separate their cards. We separated and stored all of our cards (which are sleeved) in this layer for photos, but using card trays, at least for the base game cards, is a more sensible option. The provided dividers are printed on thick cardboard with beautiful artwork, but they have one major design flaw — the text on them is covered by cards, making it necessary to rely on colors to find specific cards.

Lifting this section reveals the bottom of the box, which provides enough space for future content. The two remaining card trays from the base game and the European expansion can also be placed at the bottom.

An important consideration is the price. The Wingspan Nesting Box comes with a hefty price tag, justified by its size, weight, and special packaging to prevent damage during shipping. While not ideal for those with existing storage or infrequent players, it proves valuable for frequent players struggling with components spread across multiple boxes.

In summary, the Wingspan Nesting Box excels at consolidating everything into one box and is designed with future expansions in mind. However, it has a fairly high price and may not be for everyone.

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