# 7 Wonders: Leaders – Stevie

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-7 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 40 min
- **Weight**: 2.04 / 5
- **Designers**: Antoine Bauza
- **Artists**: Miguel Coimbra
- **Publishers**: Repos Production, W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
- **Categories**: Ancient, Card Game, Civilization, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Closed Drafting, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy 7 Wonders and already have the Leaders expansion, Stevie is a timely and useful addition to speed up your Wonder construction!Advantageous cost alternativeSpeeds up Wonder buildingSimple and to the pointAnother leader optionRequires Leaders expansionSlightly limited powerFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Stevie arrives to add a special touch to your civilization, being a nice addition for those who enjoy the Leaders expansion of 7 Wonders. He doesn't come to revolutionize the game, but brings a welcome helping hand to speed up the construction of your Wonder. You know that stage that costs a ton of resources? With Stevie, you can pay a few coins instead of spending your hard-earned raw materials. It's a lifesaver for those short on resources or who want to ensure that construction happens quickly.

This promotional leader, which first appeared in Spielbox Magazine and later surfaced in crowdfunding campaigns, is straightforward. He offers you an alternative payment method for each stage of your Wonder. Instead of gathering wood, stone, ore, and papyrus, you spend some coins and you're done. It's a simple mechanic, but it can make all the difference in that crucial moment of the game. He works independently, not interfering with other leaders who also affect costs, like Imhotep. So, if you already own the Leaders expansion and want another leader option to vary your games, Stevie might be a good find to give your strategy an extra boost and perhaps secure an earlier victory.

## FAQ
### Is Stevie a standalone game or an expansion?
Stevie is an additional leader for the 'Leaders' expansion of 7 Wonders. You need the base game 7 Wonders and the 'Leaders' expansion to use him.

### How many players can use Stevie?
Just like the Leaders expansion, Stevie can be used in games for 2 to 7 players, as long as everyone is playing 7 Wonders with the Leaders expansion.

### What is the game time with Stevie?
The game time for 7 Wonders is typically between 30 to 40 minutes, and the addition of Stevie does not significantly alter this duration.

### Is Stevie's power too strong?
Stevie's power is useful for saving resources and speeding up construction, but it's not considered overpowered. It offers a cost alternative, not an overwhelming advantage.

### Does Stevie interact with other leaders?
Stevie does not interact directly with other leaders. He functions independently, focusing solely on offering a coin payment option for Wonder stages.

### Is it worth buying Stevie if I already have the Leaders expansion?
If you enjoy having more leader variety and are looking for a way to optimize your Wonder construction with coins, Stevie can be a good addition.

### Where can I get Stevie?
Stevie was originally released as a promo in Spielbox Magazine and was also available through crowdfunding campaigns. He might be harder to find in regular stores, being more common in secondary markets or specific promotions.