7 Wonders vs Azul

Side by side comparison of two top board games

7 Wonders

7 Wonders

⭐ 7.8# 45💰 $40👤 2-7

7 Wonders is a card drafting game where players build ancient civilizations by constructing Wonders of the World. Each player manages a civilization through three ages, choosing cards that provide resources, military strength, scientific advances, or civic structures. The game supports up to 7 players and plays quickly.

AncientCard GameCivilization
Azul

Azul

⭐ 7.7# 76💰 $30👤 2-4

Azul is a beautiful tile-placement game where players decorate the walls of the Royal Palace of Dona Maria. Players take turns drafting colorful tiles from factories and placing them on their player boards. The game is elegant and simple to learn but offers deep strategic decisions about when to take tiles and how to complete patterns.

Abstract StrategyPuzzleTerritory Building

Specification Comparison

Spec7 WondersAzul
BGG Rank45 ✓76
Rating7.8 ✓7.7
Year Published2010 ✓2017
Price4030 ✓
Min Players22
Max Players7 ✓4
Play Time (min)30 ✓45
Min Age108 ✓
Complexity (1-5)2.33 ✓1.77

7 Wonders wins in 6 categories, Azul wins in 2 categories.

7 Wonders — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
7-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Azul — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game45 min
Full table experience
Learning Session68 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

7 Wonders

Categories
AncientCard GameCivilization
Mechanics
Card DraftingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers

Azul

Categories
Abstract StrategyPuzzleTerritory Building
Mechanics
DraftingEnd Game BonusesOpen DraftingPattern BuildingSet CollectionTile Placement

Rating Comparison

7 Wonders7.8
Azul7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, 7 Wonders or Azul?
7 Wonders has a rating of 7.8, while Azul has 7.7. 7 Wonders is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, 7 Wonders or Azul?
7 Wonders costs approximately $40 and Azul costs approximately $30. Azul is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, 7 Wonders or Azul?
7 Wonders supports 2-7 players and Azul supports 2-4 players. 7 Wonders supports more players.
Is 7 Wonders or Azul more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, 7 Wonders has a complexity weight of 2.33 and Azul has 1.77. 7 Wonders is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, 7 Wonders or Azul?
7 Wonders takes about 30 minutes to play, while Azul takes about 45 minutes. 7 Wonders is the quicker game.

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