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7 Wonders Duel

7 Wonders Duel

Build your civilization head to head with a single rival and decide the game by science, military power or political influence before the third age arrives.

Players
2
Playing time
30 min
Min. age
10+
Year
2015
Designer
Antoine Bauza, Bruno Cathala
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TypeStrategy
ComplexityMedium
MechanicsDraft cards · Direct confrontation
BGG8.1

Setup

  • Prepare the card pyramids of ages I, II and III according to the corresponding diagram.

  • Each player chooses one wonder from the four that are randomly distributed.

  • Place the military conflict marker in the center of the board and the progress tokens to one side.

STRUCTURE OF THE TURN

  • Players take turns taking a face-up card from the pyramid.

OPTIONS ON EACH LETTER

Build

Pay the cost in resources or coins and get the card effect

Wonder

Discard the card to build one of your wonders

Discard

Discard the card in exchange for 2 coins

MILITARY CONFLICT AND SCIENCE

  • Shields move the military marker towards the opponent; reaching the extremes gives immediate victory.

  • Landing 6 different science symbols gives instant victory.

AGES

  • At the end of each age, the unused cards are discarded and the next pyramid is prepared.

Victory conditions

Immediate victory
Whoever reaches the military extremes or collects 6 different science symbols wins
Victory by points
If there is no immediate victory, at the end of Age III whoever has the most civilization points wins

Frequently asked questions

How many players does 7 Wonders Duel need?
2 players.
How long does a game of 7 Wonders Duel last?
30 minutes.
What is the minimum age for 7 Wonders Duel?
From 10 years old.

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