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Brand | Repos Production |
Material | Cardboard |
Theme | Science Fiction |
Genre | Strategy |
Number of Players | 3-7 |
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- For 3 to 7 players
- 30 minute playing time
- Great strategy game
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11 x 11 x 3 inches |
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Item Weight | 2 pounds |
ASIN | B0043KJW5M |
Item model number | SEV01 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 13 - 17 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #254,920 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #8,724 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | March 15, 2011 |
Manufacturer | Asmodee |
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You are the leader of one of the 7 great cities of the Ancient World. Gather resources, develop commercial routes and affirm your military supremacy. Build your city and erect an architectural wonder which will transcend future times.
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As the leader of one of the great 7 cities of the ancient world, you must carefully gather resources, develop commercial routes, and affirm your military supremacy. |
Build your city and erect architectural wonders that will last through the ages! |
Players draft cards over multiple rounds, carefully building towards long-term goals. |
Quick gameplay keeps players engaged, regardless of player count. |
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The game is divided in three ages. These ages are played similarly, each player is given the opportunity to play 6 cards to develop their city. |
Players draw from a hand of cards that is passed around the table; each player drawing in turn and examining all the cards. |
At the end of each age, each player compares their military strength with one of their neighboring cities. |
When the third age is over, players score the points given by their cards and their military conflicts. The winner is the player with the most points. |
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Customers find the board game 7 Wonders to be an amazing and fun game with lots of ways to win. They also say the game is fast paced and plays well with more than 4 people. Customers also appreciate the quality of the cards and boards. They say it's brilliantly made and makes a nice present for the whole family. Customers appreciate the replay value, strategy, and appearance. However, some customers disagree on complexity.
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Customers find the different boards and strategies in the board game to be fun. They also say the game concept is great, and the different strategies make it different. Customers also say that the game provides players with opportunities for strategy building on varying levels. They mention that the different board and strategy options make the game appealing to almost anyone's fancy.
"...So why is this game so great?1 – Drafting. Drafting is super fun. It involves some chance because you might get a hand of sub-par cards...." Read more
"...7 Wonders has an excellent depth of strategy that should satisfy all ages, yet it can be played (once familiar with the rules) at a fairly brisk..." Read more
"Excellent turn-based card game. Very fast paced...." Read more
"...That's the part of this game I love the most - there are so many different strategies to win that could work you can try something different each..." Read more
Customers find the speed of the board game to be very fast, with quick turns and plenty of strategy. They also say the game is deliberately paced and has very little down time.
"...On the plus side, once you get this out of the way, it plays really fast and smooth.2 – Sleeves. The game is durable. But not that durable...." Read more
"...ages, yet it can be played (once familiar with the rules) at a fairly brisk pace, which creates a good mix of fast paced excitement and deep..." Read more
"...Since we got it, I haven't wanted to put it down. The game is quick and can be completed in less than 30 minutes with 3 people...." Read more
"...Both games are fairly quick and have lots of replay value...." Read more
Customers find the board game great for family use. They say it's easy to handle up to seven players and has a two-player variant. Some mention that the game is perfect for a large group that doesn't want to play a standard party game.
"...7 Wonders has an excellent depth of strategy that should satisfy all ages, yet it can be played (once familiar with the rules) at a fairly brisk..." Read more
"...and would imagine it's great for interested kids, though I cannot verify it...." Read more
"...It plays up to 7 players and the more the merrier...." Read more
"...This game is well-suited for larger groups (up to 7 players), but the 2P variant is very effective in bringing the unique `neighbor' mechanics to..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the board game. They mention it's brilliantly made, well-designed, and fun. They also appreciate the good quality cards and boards. Overall, customers say the game is in good shape and makes a nice present for the whole family.
"...The wonder boards are very sturdy, and the built in card storage decks are a nice touch as well...." Read more
"...-suited for larger groups (up to 7 players), but the 2P variant is very effective in bringing the unique `neighbor' mechanics to a game that couples..." Read more
"...The game boards and box are very nicely illustrated and sturdy...." Read more
"...Also those cheap penny sleeves won’t work because the cards aren’t the standard size. I bought these and have been happy with them...." Read more
Customers find the board game has lots of replay value. They say the fast-paced gameplay and excellent replayability allow for multiple back-to-back games. Customers also say the Cities expansion has shown a lot of added value and is worth the 15 minutes. They also say it has great production value and appeals to a variety of gamers.
"...4 – Replayabilty. I have never played this game with anyone who at the end of the game didn’t immediately say, ‘let’s play again!’..." Read more
"...Both games are fairly quick and have lots of replay value...." Read more
"...Further, the Cities expansion has shown a lot of added value and has been an enjoyable addition to the game and really only adds another 10 minutes..." Read more
"...This makes the replay value of the game excellent as you can attempt new paths to victory.PROS-Excellent replay value..." Read more
Customers find the strategy in the board game to be different and fun. They also say the game is easy to play and has a lot of strategy involved. Customers say it's complex enough to be interesting, but quick enough to play. They mention that the game has interesting choices to make and a nice balance between strategy and luck. Customers also mention that different wonders add even more variation.
"...between military, commerce, science, cultural and resource development is extremely complex - and the "right" balance changes constantly as you..." Read more
"...As others have stated, the gameplay is quick with lots of decision-making...." Read more
"...As you can see, there is a lot of potential variety in strategies, and it's difficult to impossible to win by simply "maxing out" a single category..." Read more
"...paths to victory, and the game is well-balanced and not really based on much luck...." Read more
Customers find the artwork and design of the board game beautiful. They also say the game components are beautiful, well-designed, and sturdy. Customers also appreciate the theme is integrated well, and the game provides a nifty little notepad with score rallying columns. They say the gaming experience is unique and exciting, and appreciate the innovative deck-building and hand-passing strategy game.
"...The tokens, cards, and boards are all on nice stock and will hold up for quite a while...." Read more
"...But even more than the unique mechanics and absolutely gorgeous artwork, the most amazing thing about this game is how well-balanced it is...." Read more
"...Its design is complex yet accessible. You'll be choosing cards from hands that you pass around the table, building your civilization...." Read more
"...The game boards and box are very nicely illustrated and sturdy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the complexity of the board game. Some mention that it doesn't take very long to learn and play, and is intuitive. However, others say that the rule book makes it seem daunting at first, confusing, and the directions are a nightmare.
"...It packs so much strategy in 30 minutes that you will be playing multiple times when you pull it out for a game evening. Well worth buying." Read more
"...Some will no doubt appreciate the very succint rule book, and handy reference sheets - but the fact remains that it is very easy to miss key rules..." Read more
"...It does have a fairly steep learning curve. I can see that some people don't have the mental capacity to even play it...." Read more
"...The game is quick and can be completed in less than 30 minutes with 3 people. It took us over an hour the first time as none of us had played...." Read more
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Card games probably always rank a little higher to me than board games in general. And this game is primarily a card game. Yes, you do have boards in front of you which give you different stats and strategies for each game. But ultimately it is a card drafting game. Which is sweet in and of itself.
So why is this game so great?
1 – Drafting. Drafting is super fun. It involves some chance because you might get a hand of sub-par cards. But even that gives you a chance for a good play experience. Because can you come up with the best pick?
2 – Shorter play time with great strategy included. This in itself is amazing. You can play this game in 30 minutes easily. And why this is so awesome is because it doesn’t suffer when it comes to strategy. I’m impressed that so much strategy is crammed into such a small play time.
3 - Beautiful components. Asmodee did not skimp on the quality. The tokens, cards, and boards are all on nice stock and will hold up for quite a while.
4 – Replayabilty. I have never played this game with anyone who at the end of the game didn’t immediately say, ‘let’s play again!’ With each of the seven boards having two sides, and the cards always random each time, you can keep playing this game and never have the same experience twice.
Now in all this awesomeness there are two cons.
1 – Learning curve. All the cards have different symbols and you need to have at least a basic idea of what they all do before you even begin. This is a bit of a beast. Because there are a lot of different cards. Teaching someone the game can be a little rough. And there will be a lot of asking about what different stuff does in your first few games. On the plus side, once you get this out of the way, it plays really fast and smooth.
2 – Sleeves. The game is durable. But not that durable. Unless you want to replace your game (the cards wear out) in a couple months, you are pretty much stuck with sleeving the game. Also those cheap penny sleeves won’t work because the cards aren’t the standard size. I bought these and have been happy with them. Mayday Games - 80 Premium 7 Wonders Sleeves 65x100mm. Just note there are only 80 sleeves included so you will need to buy 2 for the base game.
BOTTOM LINE: A moderate learning curve can’t diminish the excellence of this game. It packs so much strategy in 30 minutes that you will be playing multiple times when you pull it out for a game evening. Well worth buying.
The time estimate of 30 minutes for this game is fairly accurate for a 3 player game, I can easily imagine a 7 player game stretching out to 45 minutes. Either way, that makes it a much easier choice than most of its peers, which average 2 hours and beyond. 7 Wonders has an excellent depth of strategy that should satisfy all ages, yet it can be played (once familiar with the rules) at a fairly brisk pace, which creates a good mix of fast paced excitement and deep thought.
With that, let's get into the Pros and Cons:
Pros:
Time Requirement - As above, probably the aspect that contributes the most to this game's widespread appeal.
Depth - Striking the right balance between military, commerce, science, cultural and resource development is extremely complex - and the "right" balance changes constantly as you react to your opponents' plans.
Materials - I think the comments about the durability of the cards are overstated. I don't believe they are any more or less durable than a standard deck of playing cards. The wonder boards are very sturdy, and the built in card storage decks are a nice touch as well. Also appreciate the thick stack of scoring pads included.
Innovation - the free building rule adds an interesting twist to the strategy that rewards players for focusing on a particular type of development (military, commerce, science, cultural) - an option that adds a certain "race to the finish" aspect and prevents the balanced approach from being the only successful one.
Cons:
THE RULE BOOK - is very poorly written, as attested to by the ample amount of "oops, we have been playing it wrong" threads that a quick Google search of reveals. Some will no doubt appreciate the very succint rule book, and handy reference sheets - but the fact remains that it is very easy to miss key rules of the game because they are hidden in a footnote on an illustration, or not included in the main rules at all, but only on the card description sheet. I had to re-read the rule book (and additional sheets) multiple times before I (think) corrected all the errors we were making. I for one would have appreciated a longer, but more thorough rule book that explains the rules in detail, though I'm sure this was done intentionally as there is a significant market share that finds larger rule books daunting.
Add-ons - the Leaders expansion (a separate product) doesn't really add much to the game other than unnecessary complexity in my opinion. On the other hand, the game didn't need an expansion to begin with.
Pick 7 Wonders up without reservation - it's a blast. Add on Leaders if you feel like it, but it's hardly necessary to enjoy the game.
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Over all the game is fun for 3+ players and I would rate it as more than okay for 2 players.
Just the game should have enough compartments in it to store all the components as when transporting it, both cards and the other components get mixed up
ルールが簡単でゲームの早い。国際交流会で試して受けが良かったです。