# 7 Wonders: Leaders – Louis

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-7 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 40 min
- **Weight**: 1.95 / 5
- **Designers**: Antoine Bauza
- **Artists**: Miguel Coimbra
- **Publishers**: Repos Production, W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
- **Categories**: Card Game, Civilization, Expansion for Base-game, Music
- **Mechanics**: Closed Drafting, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you like thematic leaders and want a simple addition, Louis is a solid pick; the military penalty adds a strategic spice.Adds musical flavorEasy to useWorks with CitiesReduces military pointsRequires Leaders baseRECOMMENDED

## Description
Louis Armstrong arrives as an extra leader in the 7 Wonders: Leaders expansion, adding a musical and historic flavor to the classic civilization game. To play the card you must already be using 7 Wonders: Leaders; it can also be mixed with the leaders from the Cities expansion for even more variety. Leaders give each player a unique power, and Louis's is straightforward: at game end he grants seven victory points, but subtracts the number of military victory tokens you have earned. In other words, the more military wins you have, the fewer points Louis yields. This creates an interesting dilemma – should you focus on military strength or let Louis handle the scoring? The card fits perfectly with the closed drafting, set collection, and simultaneous action selection mechanics that define 7 Wonders: Leaders. Its light weight (around 2/5) and 40‑minute playtime keep the experience smooth even with up to seven players. If you enjoy customizing your civilization with thematic leaders and don’t mind the small military penalty, Louis is a great addition. However, if your strategy revolves around battlefield domination, you might prefer a leader that rewards aggression. Overall, the expansion adds more flavor and replayability to the base game without overcomplicating the rules.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the expansion?
The expansion works with 2 to 7 players, just like the base game.

### How long does a game take with Louis?
The average playtime stays around 40 minutes, as the leader adds no complex steps.

### Do I need the Cities expansion to use Louis?
No. Louis only requires that you are playing 7 Wonders: Leaders, but you can mix him with Cities leaders if you wish.

### How does Louis's scoring work?
At game end Louis gives you 7 victory points, minus the number of military victory tokens you have earned.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, the leader’s ability is straightforward and doesn’t complicate the core 7 Wonders rules.