# 7 Wonders: Manneken Pis ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2010 - **BGG Rating**: 6.8 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-7 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 1.97 / 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 love 7 Wonders and want extra wonder options, Manneken Pis is a quick, cheap upgrade.More wonder choicesEarly cash boostTwo‑sided strategic cardDoesn't produce resourcesSingle stage needs all resourcesRequires base gameRECOMMENDED ## Description 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. ## How to Play Game Objective The Manneken Pis (and its city, Brussels) is a new board for 7 Wonders. The general objective of the game is to build your Wonder and develop your city to obtain the maximum number of Victory Points. The Manneken Pis offers two versions of Wonder (side A or B) with distinct effects to achieve victory. Setup Refer to the manual for details on this section. Regardless of the board side used (A or B), the Manneken Pis does not produce any initial resource. However, its owner starts the game with 4 additional coins, totaling 7 initial coins. Gameplay Flow Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play The Manneken Pis offers two versions of Wonder, each with its own actions and effects: Manneken Pis - Brussels (A) This version of the Wonder reproduces the effects of the Wonders of neighboring Cities. When building the Stages of the Manneken Pis (A), the player can: Stage 1: Apply the effect of Stage 1 of the Wonder located to their left. Stage 2: Apply the effect of Stage 2 of the Wonder located to their right. Stage 3: Apply the effect of Stage 3 of the Wonder located to the left OR to the right (player's choice). Clarifications: Only the effect of the target Wonder is "copied"; the construction cost remains as indicated on the Manneken Pis board. It is not necessary for the target Wonder stages to have been built by their respective owners for the Manneken Pis to benefit. The construction of the Manneken Pis stages has no repercussions on the owners of the Wonders whose effects are copied. If the Manneken Pis "copies" the effect of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and players build the corresponding stage during the same turn, the owner of the Mausoleum makes their choice from the discard pile before the owner of the Manneken Pis. Manneken Pis - Brussels (B) This version of the Wonder has only a single Stage. Building this Stage requires one of each of the seven existing resources. Stage 1: The player gains 7 coins, 7 victory points, 1 Shield, and has the right to claim a good, cold beer from the winner of the game! End of Game and Scoring Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning When playing with the Manneken Pis (A), carefully observe your neighbors' Wonders to plan which effects you want to copy and in what order, maximizing your benefits. With the Manneken Pis (B), focus on accumulating a variety of resources to build your single Stage as quickly as possible, as it grants a significant amount of coins, victory points, and a Shield, in addition to a fun reward. ## FAQ ### 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.