7 Wonders review

7 Wonders is the strategy game to buy for a big group, because GameNerdz lists it for 3 to 7 players and about 30 minutes, and everyone picks a card at the same time. Each player leads one of the seven great cities of antiquity and builds it up on military, scientific, cultural and economic lines while working toward their Wonder. GameNerdz lists closed drafting and simultaneous action selection as its core mechanics, so there is little downtime between turns. The game is designed by Antoine Bauza and published by Repos Production. It lists at $59.99 and was $47.99 when we checked. The learning curve is the main drawback: the card symbols and the end-of-game scoring across several categories take a game or two to understand, so it suits teens and adults more than young children.

Who it is for

Groups of 5 to 7 who want strategy rather than a party game

Price

$59.99 list price; $47.99 at GameNerdz when checked.

regardless of the number of players. $47.99 $59.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 3 to 7 players, ages 10 and up, about 30 minutes
• Simultaneous card drafting, so there is little waiting
• Each player develops a city on military, scientific, cultural and economic lines
• Each player builds one of seven ancient Wonders
• Designed by Antoine Bauza, published by Repos Production

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Seats up to 7 players, the most of any strategy game here
• Strength: Everyone plays at once, so a 7-player game still takes about 30 minutes
• Strength: Many paths to victory through military, science or culture
• Weakness: Needs at least 3 players
• Weakness: Scoring has many categories and is hard for first-time players
• Weakness: Iconography on cards takes a game or two to learn

Key facts

• Publisher: Repos Production
• Designer: Antoine Bauza
• Players: 3 to 7
• Play time: 30 minutes
• Age: 10+
• Price: $59.99 list, $47.99 at GameNerdz

Where it ranks

7 Wonders is No. 9 in our Best Board Games verdict.