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If you enjoy fast-paced civilization games with drafting and clever indirect interaction, 7 Wonders (Second Edition) is a solid choice for your table!
- Fast and dynamic gameplay
- Addictive card drafting
- Clever neighbor interaction
- High replayability
- Easy to learn rules
- Incompatible with old expansions
- Limited neighbor interaction
- Can feel less conversational
About the game
What you do in a play session
The game unfolds over three Ages, where each player commands a civilization and a unique Wonder with special powers. Each round, you receive a hand of cards, choose one to play, and pass the rest to your neighbor – it's the famous 'draft' that makes the game dynamic and eliminates downtime. Actions are simultaneous: you can construct a building, use the card to advance your Wonder, or discard it for coins. Cards represent a bit of everything: resources, civilian, commercial, military, scientific structures, and even guilds. Interaction primarily occurs with your neighbors, whether to purchase resources or for the military conflicts that happen at the end of each Age.
At the end of the three Ages, it's time to tally up victory points from your city, your Wonder, your military strength, and your treasury. The player with the highest score claims victory! This edition also brings accessibility improvements, including colorblind-friendly symbols and a more intuitive card chaining system, inspired by 7 Wonders Duel. Note: expansions from the first edition are not compatible with this new version due to visual changes.
Expansions
Published additional content
7 Wonders (Second Edition): Architects Guild Promo Card
7 Wonders (Second Edition): Armada
7 Wonders (Second Edition): Cities
7 Wonders (Second Edition): Gamers Guild Promo Card
7 Wonders (Second Edition): Leaders
7 Wonders: Cities – Shadow Guild Promo Card
7 Wonders: Edifice
7 Wonders: Leaders – Cédrick & Thomas Promo Card
7 Wonders: Manneken Pis
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Rules videos
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In English
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7 Wonders (Second Edition) - How To Play
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New edition of 7 Wonders all the changes
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How to Play and Tips for 7 Wonders 2 Edition
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7 WONDERS TUTORIAL VIDEO | Learn how to play 7 Wonders in 10 minutes!
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7 Wonders - How to play - Board game Arena (BGA) teach
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How to win - MORE Strategy tips from the World Series
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BoLS Overview | 7 Wonders | Asmodee
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