7 Wonders Duel vs King of Tokyo
Side by side comparison of two top board games
7 Wonders Duel
⭐ 8.1# 17💰 $30👤 2-2
7 Wonders Duel adapts the classic 7 Wonders for two players. Players build their civilizations by drafting cards from a pyramid-shaped display. The game introduces new victory conditions: military domination or scientific superiority, in addition to the standard score-based victory. Tense, fast, and deeply strategic.
AncientCard GameCivilization
King of Tokyo
⭐ 7.1# 533💰 $30👤 2-6
King of Tokyo is a fast-paced dice game where players take on the roles of giant monsters competing to become the King of Tokyo. Roll dice to attack, heal, or earn victory points. The last monster standing - or the first to score 20 victory points - wins. Easy to learn and always exciting.
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Specification Comparison
| Spec | 7 Wonders Duel | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 17 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 8.1 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 30 | 30 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 2 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 30 | 30 |
| Min Age | 10 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.28 ✓ | 1.56 |
7 Wonders Duel wins in 3 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 3 categories.
7 Wonders Duel — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
2-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
King of Tokyo — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
7 Wonders Duel
Categories
AncientCard GameCivilization
Mechanics
Card DraftingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionSimultaneous Action Selection
King of Tokyo
Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
7 Wonders Duel8.1
King of Tokyo7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, 7 Wonders Duel or King of Tokyo?
7 Wonders Duel has a rating of 8.1, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. 7 Wonders Duel is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, 7 Wonders Duel or King of Tokyo?
7 Wonders Duel costs approximately $30 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, 7 Wonders Duel or King of Tokyo?
7 Wonders Duel supports 2-2 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is 7 Wonders Duel or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, 7 Wonders Duel has a complexity weight of 2.28 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. 7 Wonders Duel is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, 7 Wonders Duel or King of Tokyo?
7 Wonders Duel takes about 30 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.