Should I Play 7 wonders?
Players: 2 – 7 players | Game Duration 30 – 39 mins |
Min. Age 10+ | Game complexity: EASY Genre: Card Games, City Building, Civilization, Economy / Industry, Historical
Solo game mode: No | Co-op: No |
Online Version: No
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What is 7 wonders about?
Seven Wonders is a card drafting and set collection game where players develop their civilization and construct one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The game is played over three rounds, with each round involving players selecting and playing cards from their hand to build their civilization, then passing the remaining cards to the next player. Points are earned through various strategies like building armies, collecting resources, or completing wonders. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Gameplay
- Players start with seven cards in each round, choosing one to play and passing the rest.
- This drafting process continues until only two cards are left, after which one is played and the other discarded.
- Points are accumulated by building military strength, constructing wonders, and collecting various types of cards (resource, science, commerce, etc.).
Why it’s fun
- The game features simple rules, making it easy for beginners while offering depth for experienced players.
- The visual design is striking, with shiny cards and beautifully illustrated player boards representing ancient wonders.
- Multiple strategies to win, like focusing on military, science, or resource collection, offer replayability.
Who might enjoy it
- Fans of ancient history or Greek mythology (though the game isn’t heavily educational).
- Players who enjoy card drafting and engine-building mechanics.
- Both casual and seasoned board gamers due to its simple but strategic gameplay.
Rules
Condensed How to Play 7 wonders Rules Guide for rulebook haters
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Awards Won by 7 wonders
2012 MinD-Spielepreis Nominee
2012 Ludoteca Ideale Winner
2011/2012 Boardgames Australia Awards Best International Game Nominee
2011 Vuoden Peli Adult Game of the Year Winner
2011 Vuoden Peli Adult Game of the Year Nominee
2011 Spiel des Jahres Kennerspiel Game of the Year Nominee
2011 Spiel des Jahres Kennerspiel des Jahres Winner
2011 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Nominee
2011 Lys Passioné Winner
2011 Lys Passioné Finalist
2011 Lucca Games Best Boardgame Winner
2011 Lucca Games Best Boardgame Nominee
2011 Juego del Año Tico Winner
2011 Juego del Año Tico Nominee
2011 Juego del Año Finalist
2011 JoTa Best Light Board Game Nominee
2011 JoTa Best Light Board Game Critic Award
2011 JoTa Best Light Board Game Audience Award
2011 JoTa Best Card Game Nominee
2011 JoTa Best Card Game Critic Award
2011 JoTa Best Card Game Audience Award
2011 JoTa Best Artwork Nominee
2011 JoTa Best Artwork Critic Award
2011 Japan Boardgame Prize Voters’ Selection Winner
2011 Japan Boardgame Prize Voters’ Selection Nominee
2011 International Gamers Award – General Strategy; Multi-player Nominee
2011 International Gamers Award – General Strategy: Multi-player Winner
2011 Hra roku Winner
2011 Hra roku Nominee
2011 Guldbrikken Best Adult Game Winner
2011 Guldbrikken Best Adult Game Nominee
2011 Gra Roku Game of the Year Nominee
2011 Gouden Ludo Winner
2011 Gouden Ludo Nominee
2011 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Nominee
2011 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee
2011 Golden Geek Best Party Board Game Nominee
2011 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Winner
2011 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee
2011 Golden Geek Best Card Game Winner
2011 Golden Geek Best Card Game Nominee
2011 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork/Presentation Nominee
2011 Fairplay À la carte Winner
2011 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game Winner
2011 As d’Or – Jeu de l’Année Prix du Jury Winner
2011 As d’Or – Jeu de l’Année Nominee
2010 Tric Trac Nominee
2010 Tric Trac d’Or
2010 Swiss Gamers Award Winner
2010 Meeples’ Choice Award