7.0
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Ludopedia
6.8
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love 7 Wonders and want extra wonder options, Manneken Pis is a quick, cheap upgrade.
Highlights
- More wonder choices
- Early cash boost
- Two‑sided strategic card
Keep in mind
- Doesn't produce resources
- Single stage needs all resources
- Requires base game
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About the game
What you do in a play session
7 Wonders: Manneken Pis debuted as a giveaway at Spiel 2010 and later became available through the BGG Store and Spielbox. It acts as an additional wonder that can replace any of the seven original wonders in 7 Wonders, giving players more options. Unlike the base-game wonders, Manneken Pis does not produce resources; instead it grants extra money at the start of the game, providing an economic boost. The card has two sides: one lets its owner copy specific stages of neighboring wonders, adding strategic flexibility, while the other side features a single stage that requires one of each resource to deliver a huge payoff in power, victory points, and cash. The expansion employs closed drafting for card selection, set collection to build winning combos, simultaneous action selection for deciding moves, and variable player powers because each side of the wonder offers a different ability. Playtime stays around 30 minutes, perfect for those who already know 7 Wonders and want more variety without extending the game. The complexity remains low, preserving the base game's flow, but the new wonder can shift the pace, especially if you choose the resource‑heavy stage. It’s a solid pick for veterans who love tinkering with strategies and groups looking to freshen up the experience without buying a whole new game.
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Best player count
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2
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4
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6
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7
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Repos Production, W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
Designer
Antoine Bauza
Artist
Miguel Coimbra
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can use the expansion?
2 to 7, just like the base game.
How long does a game with Manneken Pis take?
About 30 minutes, roughly the same as the original.
Do I need the base game to play this expansion?
Yes, the wonder works only within 7 Wonders.
What is the complexity level?
It retains the low complexity of 7 Wonders, easy to pick up.
Does the expansion include physical components?
Yes, it comes as a two‑sided wonder card.
Is it suitable for beginners?
It can be used by beginners who already know the basics of 7 Wonders.
What’s the difference between the two sides of the wonder?
One copies neighboring wonder stages; the other requires all resources for a huge payoff.