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rating
Ludopedia
7.6
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you're a fan of card drafting and engine building, It's a Wonderful World offers a satisfying experience where every card choice matters for your empire's growth.
Highlights
- Engaging card drafting decisions
- Satisfying engine building progression
- Strategic resource management
- Scales well across player counts
Keep in mind
- Can feel a bit solitary
- Theme is somewhat generic
About the game
What you do in a play session
In 'It's a Wonderful World', you take on the role of an expanding empire, competing to build the most prosperous and happy future for your civilization. The game is a true feast for fans of card drafting and engine building, allowing 1 to 5 players to dive into this strategic contest. Each round begins with a draft of seven cards, where the decision is crucial: which ones will be recycled to generate immediate resources, and which ones will be kept to build structures that, in addition to scoring points, will boost your production each phase?
When a card is finally built, it integrates into your empire, increasing your productive capacity. But here's the twist: the production phase follows a specific order, so planning your constructions in advance is essential to optimize your resources and not fall behind. It's a delightful challenge of optimization and anticipation, where every card choice and every construction directly impacts your ability to generate the resources needed for the next steps.
In addition to the base experience, the game expands with expansion boxes that introduce an innovative Campaign mode. In these campaigns, you follow an engaging narrative, face gameplay twists, and, at the end, open a reward booster. These boosters reveal new cards that enrich your base game and serve as a record of your adventures. Best of all, the campaigns are fully replayable and do not require component destruction, ensuring the fun continues for a long time. Get ready to customize your empire, make strategic decisions, and build a truly wonderful world!
When a card is finally built, it integrates into your empire, increasing your productive capacity. But here's the twist: the production phase follows a specific order, so planning your constructions in advance is essential to optimize your resources and not fall behind. It's a delightful challenge of optimization and anticipation, where every card choice and every construction directly impacts your ability to generate the resources needed for the next steps.
In addition to the base experience, the game expands with expansion boxes that introduce an innovative Campaign mode. In these campaigns, you follow an engaging narrative, face gameplay twists, and, at the end, open a reward booster. These boosters reveal new cards that enrich your base game and serve as a record of your adventures. Best of all, the campaigns are fully replayable and do not require component destruction, ensuring the fun continues for a long time. Get ready to customize your empire, make strategic decisions, and build a truly wonderful world!
Expansions
Published additional content
Gallery
Box and component photos
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Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
In English
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Peaky Boardgamer Episode #46 - It's a Wonderful World - How to play (English)
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AND THAT'S HOW YOU PLAY...It's a Wonderful World! Barb will teach you this drafting game in no time!
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It's a Wonderful World | Solo Board Game Tutorial and Playthrough
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How to Play Its A Wonderful World
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It's A Wonderful World Gamesplained - Part 1
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It's a Wonderful World How to Play
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It's a Wonderful World [Board Game] - Tutorial / How to Play with Examples
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It’s a Wonderful World - Basic Set Up and Rules Overview
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A - Z of Board Games - W - It's a Wonderful World - Ludus Vulpes
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It's a Wonderful World - How to play - Board Game Arena (BGA) teach
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[IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD] - ONLINE GAMING
Rules manual
Official PDF file
Best player count
BGG community vote
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
La Boîte de Jeu, Blackrock Games, Engames, Evrikus, Fantasmagoria, FoxGames
Designer
Frédéric Guérard
Artist
Anthony Wolff
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
30,484owners
6,472wishlist
651want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime for It's a Wonderful World?
A game usually takes between 45 and 60 minutes, making it ideal for quicker gaming sessions or fitting into a night with multiple games.
How many players can participate?
The game accommodates 1 to 5 players, which is great for those who enjoy solo play or varying group sizes.
What is the complexity level of the game?
It's considered a medium-complexity game (BGG weight of 2.3247/5), easy to learn but with plenty of strategic depth to explore.
Are the components of good quality?
Yes, the game is known for having high-quality components, with well-illustrated cards and durable materials that enhance the experience.
Who is It's a Wonderful World recommended for?
It's perfect for fans of engine-building games, card drafting, and resource optimization. If you enjoy games like '7 Wonders' or 'Terraforming Mars', you'll likely love this one!
Does the game have expansions?
Yes, there are expansions that introduce Campaign modes with new narratives and cards, adding even more replayability and challenges.
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