7 Wonders (Second Edition)
- Players
- 3-7
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 5 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.3 / 5
- Year
- 2020
About the game
7 Wonders is one of the most decorated board games ever released, and this Second Edition refreshes the beloved card-drafting classic with updated art and refined components. Across three Ages, players simultaneously draft and play cards to construct resource-producing buildings, military structures, scientific advances, and their personal Wonder. At the end of each Age, hand-to-hand military conflicts break out with neighbors, and after three Ages, players tally victory points from buildings, wonders, military, science, and treasury. With no downtime thanks to simultaneous play and support for up to seven players, it's an ideal choice for larger groups.
Hobbli's Notes
7 Wonders earns its reputation as an award magnet because the simultaneous drafting keeps everyone engaged at once: there's essentially zero downtime even with a full table of seven. The variety of scoring paths (military, science, civilian, commercial, guilds) means multiple viable strategies coexist, which keeps replays interesting. Some players may find the neighbor-only interaction limits direct confrontation with the whole table, and the multiple scoring categories can feel like a lot to track for absolute beginners.
What we like
- Simultaneous drafting eliminates downtime, even at seven players.
- Multiple viable scoring paths add strategic depth and replayability.
- Award-winning design with polished, refreshed Second Edition art.
- Quick 30-minute playtime scales well for larger groups.
- Easy to teach relative to its strategic depth.
Keep in mind
- Interaction is limited mostly to your immediate neighbors.
- Multiple simultaneous scoring categories can overwhelm first-time players.
- Some randomness in card availability affects available strategies each game.
Who it's for
Great for larger groups of three to seven, ages 10 and up, including families and party-sized game nights, who enjoy fast civilization-building card drafting.
