7 Wonders (Second Edition)

About this board game

Welcome to the wonderful world of 7 Wonders (Second Edition), a strategic and immersive board game that transports you back in time to the epoch of the great civilizations of the Antiquity. You are about to become the leader of one of the seven greatest cities of the Ancient World and your mission is the development of your city through three ages.

The game’s setting is incredibly immersive, with each player taking control of a unique city – from the grandeur of Rome to the mystique of Babylon. Each city has its own unique “wonder” – a grand architectural masterpiece for the ages, like the Pyramids of Egypt or the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The detailed artwork on the board and cards truly brings the theme to life, and helps immerse players in the ancient world.

The core mechanics of 7 Wonders revolve around card drafting and resource management. The game is played over three ‘ages’. In each age, players receive a hand of seven cards, choose one of those cards and then pass the remainder to their neighbour. This continues until each player has six cards to play with.

These cards represent various structures (like military buildings, commercial structures, and so on) that provide resources or advancements. Building these structures costs resources, and some structures will provide resources themselves, creating an engaging balance of resource management.

But what makes 7 Wonders truly unique is its scoring system. There are many paths to victory – military conquest, scientific supremacy, civil development, commercial success and more. This means that each game is different, and there is no single ‘best’ strategy – the optimal approach depends on your city, your neighbours, and the cards you’re dealt.

Moreover, the game’s short playtime (around 30 minutes) despite its depth and strategic complexity, and its ability to accommodate up to seven players without any downtime makes it stand out in the crowd. It’s a game that is easy to learn but hard to master, and every playthrough offers a new challenge and a new chance to build an empire that will stand the test of time.

So get ready to step into the shoes of a great leader and guide your civilization to greatness. Welcome to 7 Wonders!