7 Wonders

About this board game

7 Wonders is a card development game for 2–7 players that plays in about 30 minutes. Lead one of the great cities of the Ancient World as you gather resources, develop commercial routes, build your city, and construct an architectural wonder.

The game unfolds across three ages. At the start of each age, players receive seven cards, choose one to play, and pass the remaining cards to an adjacent player. Everyone reveals their selections simultaneously, paying resources when necessary or gaining resources and other effects.

• Draft cards while watching the choices moving toward you and your neighbors.
• Develop discounts, military strength, commercial routes, and victory point opportunities.
• Organize cards around an individual board with special powers and a double-sided design.
• Pass cards left, right, then left again across the three ages.

Each card is played immediately after it is drafted, so every decision can shape your city and influence the options available to nearby players. Some cards provide immediate effects, while others create bonuses or upgrades for later purchases. You may also choose cards that strengthen your military position or simply add victory points.

After selecting six cards in each age, the game ends when all three ages are complete. Because cards circulate in both directions over the course of the game, 7 Wonders rewards careful attention to your own plans as well as the developing cities around you.

Released in 2010, 7 Wonders supports 2–7 players, with an official two-player variant included in the instructions for earlier editions.