Product Description
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7 wonders lasts three ages. In each age, players receive seven
cards from a particular deck, choose one of those cards, then
pass the remainder to an adjacent player. Players reveal their
cards simultaneously, paying resources if needed or collecting
resources or interacting with other players in various ways.
(Players have individual boards with special powers on which to
organize their cards, and the boards are double-sided). each
player then chooses another card from the deck they were passed,
and the process repeats until players have six cards in play from
that age. After three ages, the game ends. In essence, 7 wonders
is a card development game. Some cards have immediate effects,
while others provide bonuses or upgrades later in the game. Some
cards provide on future purchase. Some provide strength
to overpower your neighbours and others give nothing but victory
points. Each card is played immediately after being drafted, so
you'll know which cards your neighbor is receiving and how his
choices might affect what you've already built up. Cards are
passed left-right-left over the three ages, so you need to keep
an eye on the neighbors in both directions. Though the box of
earlier editions is listed as being for 3–7 players, there is an
official 2-player variant included in the instructions.
From the Manufacturer
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Create the greatest civilization the Ancient World has ever
known!
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In 7 Wonders, you lead an ancient civilization as it rises from
its barbaric roots to become a world power. Lead your troops to a
victory or create a nation of artisans and philosophers.
Establish a powerful merchant state or master the mysteries of
science and technology. Build an architectural wonder that will
fascinate for eons to come, and rule the most powerful
civilization on Earth!
Strong replay value with 14 different wonders and infinite
strategies.
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Every turn, you will have a chance to choose one card to further
your goals for ascendancy. Will you gather resources and bide
your time, or strike fast and grab what you can? Decide wisely,
because when you finish, you’ll pass the rest of your cards to
the next player, who may profit from your indecision. As the ages
advance, you’ll choose from progressively more magnificent
developments, so prepare your civilization for tomorrow or be
left choking on the dust of your failing nation.
Beautiful graphics!
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With beautiful art, fourteen different wonders and a dizzying
array of strategic options, 7 Wonders is a simple and addictive
game the whole family can enjoy. In just half an hour you can
raise your civilization to the mightiest heights, and build the
greatest wonders of the world!
Features/Specifications
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* 7 wonder boards
* 7 wonder cards
* 49 Age I ''Foundation'' cards
* 49 Age II ''Growth'' cards
* 49 Age III ''Apogee'' cards
* 42 tokens
* 20 Gold coins
* 40 Silver coins
* 1 score pads
* 1 rulebook
- 2-7 Players, 30 Minutes, Age: 10+.
- Draft cards to develop your ancient civilization and build its Wonder of the World.
- You are the leader of one of the 7 great cities of the Ancient World.
- Gather resources, develop commercial routes, and affirm your supremacy.
- Build your city and erect an architectural wonder which will transcend future times.
- A family strategy game with elements of city building and civilization.
- 2012 Ludoteca Ideale Winner; 2011 Vuoden Peli Adult Game of the Year Winner; 2011 Spiel des Jahres Kennerspiel des Jahres Winner; 2011 Lys Passioné Winner.