Summary
Build a civilization that has all the ingredients to become a Wonder.
Players: 2-7 players
Gametime: 30-45 minutes
Gameplay
Set up the game
- Distribute 7 cards to each player.
- Choose a wonder board and corresponding side for each player.
- Place the Age I cards in a face-down pile.
Draft cards and build your civilization
- Choose a card from your hand and play it.
- Pass the remaining cards to the next player.
- Repeat until all but one cards have been played.
- Use resources and gold to build structures, create armies, and advance your civilization.
Score points
- Award points based on the structures you build and the military conflicts you win.
- Some cards also award special abilities and bonuses.
- The game is played over three ages, and scores are tallied at the end of each age.
Manage resources and military conflicts
- Resources are required during the game to build structures and advance your civilization.
- Military conflicts occur between neighboring civilizations and are won by having a stronger army.
- Players can also trade resources with neighboring civilizations.
Win the game
- The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
- Earn points through structures, military conflicts, and special abilities.
Here is a video from Rodney Smith teaching us how to play 7 Wonders
Review
One of highest rated board game in our collection and of course by players around the world, 7 Wonders is a visually pleasing and constructively strategic game. It is fairly easy to learn but difficult to master. With a combination of strategy and some bit of luck, there is a thrill to outsmart the decisions made by your opponents. Moreover, the ability to play with 7 people makes it a terrific game for the night. While it can be played under a reasonable amount of time, we would suggest to take it slow and learn the basics, because the following games you play can be then be made more exciting.
Difficulty: Medium
Likeness: 86%
Purchase
You can purchase 7 Wonders on Amazon here