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In 7 Wonders Architects, 2 to 7 players race to become a leader of the ancient world by collecting resources to complete an architectural wonder. Featuring streamlined rules compared to the original 7 Wonders, players choose cards from available piles on their turn to build their society, manage resources, research science, and navigate military conflicts.

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The Verdict

based on 26 reviews

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Mixed 0%
Negative 0%
Quick, simple to teach and set up
Excellent components, art and storage
Great gateway game for families and non-gamers
Smooth, streamlined play that scales well
Lacks drafting and depth of original 7 Wonders
Luck-driven, with some obvious decisions
Gets repetitive for experienced gamers
Oversized, pricey box for light gameplay
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Board Game Review, Nick TArticle

“Although lighter, it feels more streamlined than the original when playing with more players. Its ability to appeal to gamers and children is simply fantastic and I can’t see me ever getting rid of this one”

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Tantrum House, Tantrum HouseArticleTop List – #6

“My number six is seven wonders architect from repo productions a division of asthma day this game one of the reasons i love this game is because it's got all the same iconography that you know and love from the original seven wonders games which makes it really easy to learn and play”

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Actualol, ActualolArticleTop List – #8

“Seven Wonders Architects feels like it was designed to welcome people into board gaming. It's a dream to teach, a breeze to set up and, uh, peach to play.”

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MarcoOmnigamer, MarcoOmnigamerVideo

“Seven wonders architects has all of the awesome stuff that that i already like from seven wonders but it does it what it does it better as simple as that i think i like this one better”(15:15)

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The Board Game Family, TrentArticle

“As much as we love the original 7 Wonders game, we view 7 Wonders Architects as a more family-friendly game to play and highly recommend it!”

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Board Game Gumbo, View all posts by BJ from Board Game GumboArticle

“7 Wonders Architect is smooth, fast, engaging, and eminently replayable. It’s another masterpiece from Bauza and one of our favorite games of 2021.”

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Big Boss Battle (B3), Matthew SmailArticle

“Despite its very light weight and super simple structure, 7 Wonders: Architects is really good fun. It is one of those games that can really bring a family together, catching the imagination of younger players and harnessing their desire to create something.”

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Zatu GamesArticle

“This is not game of the year material but it is an excellent example of how streamlining can create something akin but different to it’s source. 7 Wonders Architects is one of those games that deserves a spot in most peoples collections”

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Gaming with Edo & Jessica, Gaming with Edo & JessicaVideo

“It has all those elements, it's just so quick, so smooth, so welcoming in gateway, and then it has these gorgeous cases, the gorgeous components, really like evocative wonder building. I think it's great, it's it's just awesome.”(8:49)

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Geeks Under Grace, Derek ThompsonArticle

“Add in some of the best components and storage I’ve ever seen, and I can’t help but give this one a strong recommendation.”

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What's Eric Playing?Article

“Architects is fast, punchy, and has a nice amount of player interaction without being inherently adversarial or destructive. If you're looking for a 7 Wonders game with broad appeal, you're trying to introduce folks to one of your favorite series, or you just like drawing cards and seeing what happens, I'd recommend 7 Wonders: Architects!”

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Board Game Hangover, Board Game HangoverVideo

“If you love 7 Wonders and love 7 Wonders Duel and you want the next line game in 7 Wonders line, this is not maybe for you. But must have for me, and if you're looking for a gateway game that you can easily teach, play in a short amount of time with a lot of people, I think this is perfect.”(10:52)

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