Should I Play 7 Wonders Armada?
Players: 3 – 7 players | Game Duration 40 – 50 mins |
Min. Age 10+ | Game complexity: MEDIUM Genre: Card Games, City Building, Civilization, Expansion
Solo game mode: No | Co-op: No |
Online Version: No
What is 7 Wonders Armada about?
In Seven Wonders: Armada, players get an additional sideboard with plastic ships and new cards. The expansion adds more complexity without overwhelming players, offering more strategic layers to the base game.
Gameplay & Mechanics:
- Each player gets a sideboard with four ships (red, yellow, blue, and green) corresponding to the different card types (military, market, victory points, and science).
- When playing a card, players can also advance ships up corresponding tracks by paying additional resources.
- Advancing ships provides benefits like extra victory points, coins, and opportunities to explore islands, which offer bonuses such as extra science symbols or free movement on other tracks.
- There is also a new sea battle mechanic, which involves all players in one cumulative fight, adding another level of competition.
Why It’s Fun: The expansion adds depth without overcomplicating the core gameplay. It introduces more strategic decisions, such as advancing on the different tracks for long-term rewards or focusing on naval battles for extra points. The island exploration adds variety, and the new science symbols allow for more powerful combinations. The game remains accessible to new players despite these added mechanics.
Who Might Enjoy It: Fans of Seven Wonders looking for more complexity and strategic options will enjoy this expansion. It’s also a good fit for larger groups, as it plays up to eight people. The expansion’s straightforward mechanics make it suitable for both experienced players and newcomers.
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Awards Won by 7 Wonders Armada
2018 Golden Geek Best Board Game Expansion Nominee
2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Game Expansion Winner
2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Game Expansion Nominee