Wingspan · Board game rules
When does the birdfeeder refill if a bird effect uses food?
Quick answer
The birdfeeder refills only at the end of a round or when its tray becomes empty during a Gain Food action—not when bird powers use food. [p.7 — Managing the Birdfeeder]
Details
The birdfeeder refills in two specific situations: [p.7 — Managing the Birdfeeder]
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When the tray empties during your Gain Food action: If you remove dice and the tray becomes empty, you throw all 5 dice back in immediately so you can continue selecting food.
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When all dice show the same face: If the remaining dice in the tray all show the same face (including ⏸ as its own unique face) and you are about to gain food for any reason, you may throw all 5 dice back in first. [p.7 — Managing the Birdfeeder]
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At the end of each round: The birdfeeder is refilled as part of the round-end sequence. [p.5 — Round Structure]
Bird powers that trigger food effects (like brown "WHEN ACTIVATED" powers) do not cause the birdfeeder to refill—those powers use food tokens already in your possession, not dice from the birdfeeder. The birdfeeder only interacts with the Gain Food action.