7 Wonders

In 7 Wonders, you take on the role of a leader of one of the seven great cities of the Ancient World. Your goal is to guide your civilization through three ages, developing it in various aspects to build an architectural wonder that will endure in history. The game is essentially a card drafting and development game, where in each age, players receive seven cards from a specific deck. You choose one card to play and pass the remaining ones to an adjacent player. Cards are revealed simultaneously, and that's when the magic happens: you can pay resources to build, discard the card for gold, or use it to advance your wonder. Interaction is direct with your neighbors, whether to buy or sell resources, or for the military combat that occurs at the end of each age. This card-passing system (drafting) repeats until six cards are played per age. The cards you play have varied effects: some give immediate bonuses, others offer future upgrades, discounts on constructions, military strength to dominate your neighbors, or simply victory points. The cool thing is that you always know what your neighbors are receiving, which allows you to plan your moves and anticipate theirs. Cards are passed in alternating directions (left-right-left) over the three ages, so keeping an eye on both sides is crucial. Although older editions indicated 3-7 players on the box, the manual includes an official two-player variant, ensuring fun even for duos.