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Lead an ancient civilization by drafting cards to build wonders, raise armies, and advance science. Plays up to 7 in under an hour.

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The Verdict

based on 24 reviews

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Quick and simultaneous turns allow the game to play in about 30-45 minutes, regardless of player count (up to 7 players).
High replayability due to varied card hands, different wonders with unique abilities, and scaling card availability based on the number of players.
The core mechanic of card drafting presents players with consistently engaging and meaningful decisions.
Simple and easy-to-learn rules make it accessible to new players and non-gamers.
Asymmetrical gameplay, with each wonder providing different advantages, encourages diverse strategies.
A heavy reliance on iconography can create a steep learning curve for new players.
Player interaction is primarily limited to immediate neighbors, which can make the game feel solitary with larger groups.
The end-of-game scoring, particularly for science cards, can be complex and unintuitive.
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Play Board GamesArticle

7 Wonders is an award-winning civilization card game that features fast-paced simultaneous drafting, multiple paths to victory, and excellent scalability, making it fun and easy to teach.

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rayreviewsgames, Caleb (with Eric Summerer)ArticleTop List

The reviewer found '7 Wonders' to be a really fun and quick game, praising its unique card-passing mechanic and emphasizing that it doesn't take too long to play, making for an enjoyable experience.

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Games with Austin, AustinVideo

The reviewer highly praises 7 Wonders for its lasting appeal, accessibility, and excellent card drafting mechanic, making it a versatile game for various player counts and a great choice for new players, though he notes its depth is somewhat limited.

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quill18, quill18Video

This video from quill18 is a concise, five-minute recommendation for the physical board game '7 Wonders'. It aims to persuade viewers on why the game is a good purchase, focusing on its merits as a board game.

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Starlit Citadel, Kaja Sadowski and Joanna GaskellVideo

This video provides a genuine review of the physical board game 7 Wonders, describing it as a fast-paced, strategic card-drafting game for 2-7 players. It highlights the game's multiple paths to victory and high replay value, while also noting potential initial confusion for new players regarding rules and card symbols.

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truekid, truekidVideo

The reviewer praises "7 Wonders" as a quick-to-learn and quick-to-play game that offers excellent replayability due to its varied cards and unique wonders.

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3 Minute Board Games, 3 Minute Board GamesVideo

This video offers a quick review of the classic card-drafting game 7 Wonders, highlighting its simultaneous play, scaling, and engaging decisions. It notes the game's balance of simplicity and depth, while also mentioning challenges with score tracking and early game choices.

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Roll For Crit, Roll For CritVideo

The reviewer expresses enthusiastic praise for 7 Wonders, highlighting its successful card drafting and engaging wonder-building mechanics as key reasons for its appeal.

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The Dice Tower, Claudia BazánVideo

Ryan Metzler highly recommends "7 Wonders," praising its brilliant card drafting mechanic and quick gameplay, stating it's a great civilization-building game and one of the best of the year.

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Board Game Gumbo, BJArticle

The base game offers an elegant, tactile drafting experience that shines in person, though opinions on mixing multiple expansions vary.

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The Opinionated Gamers, Dale YuArticle

The 2020 anniversary edition of 7 Wonders offers a fresh, cosmetically upgraded experience with shinier metallic age cards, improved iconography adapted from 7 Wonders: Duel, and a standard box size, while playing very much like the classic original.

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Big Boss Battle (B3), Matthew SmailArticle

The Second Edition of 7 Wonders successfully refreshes the classic card-drafting game with beautiful larger cards, improved iconography, colorblind support, and well-balanced tweaks that make it an essential, fast-paced empire-building experience for both newcomers and veterans.

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