# 7 Wonders: Leaders – Esteban

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-7 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 40 min
- **Weight**: 2.05 / 5
- **Designers**: Antoine Bauza
- **Artists**: Miguel Coimbra
- **Publishers**: Repos Production
- **Categories**: Ancient, Card Game, Civilization, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Closed Drafting, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
A collector's item with a touch of chaos for 7 Wonders fans.Unique strategic effectHistorical and rare itemTribute to the designerRequires base gameNot a standalone gameFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you're a 7 Wonders enthusiast who loves having an 'ace up your sleeve,' get ready! Esteban isn't just any random card; it's a historical and sentimental piece that holds a special meaning for the game's creator, Antoine Bauza. Yes, the name is a tribute to Bauza's son, and this card was distributed as an exclusive treat at events like Strategicon and Essen back in 2012. But don't let the sentimental tone fool you: mechanically, Esteban is a total game-changer at the table.

As a Leader card, it integrates perfectly into the 7 Wonders ecosystem, but with an effect that can shake up (or save!) everyone's planning. Esteban's power allows you, just once per game, to force a momentary 'reset' in the drafting flow. Instead of passing the hand forward as usual, all players are forced to pick a card from the same hand and play it normally. Imagine the strategic chaos when someone triggers this power just as you were about to pass a crucial card to your neighbor!

It's exactly the kind of item every 7 Wonders collector would love to have in their deck. It introduces a layer of unpredictability that can shift the course of an entire era. Keep in mind that, as a promotional card, it is a collector's item and not a standalone game. You'll need the base game or other leader expansions for Esteban to truly shine. It's a small detail that adds a dash of chaos and fun for those who have mastered the rules and want an extra element of surprise in their civilization-building sessions.

## FAQ
### Can I play with just this card?
No, it is a promotional card that requires the 7 Wonders base game to be used.

### What exactly does Esteban's effect do?
Once per game, it forces all players to pick a card from the same hand instead of passing it along.

### How many players are affected?
The effect impacts the current drafting round for all players at the table.

### Is it hard to use?
The mechanic is simple, but the strategic timing is everything to avoid ruining your own plan.

### Is this card rare?
Yes, it was distributed at specific 2012 events, making it a collector's item.