7 Wonders vs Codenames
Side by side comparison of two top board games
7 Wonders
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.
Codenames
Codenames is a word-based party game where two teams compete to contact their agents first. Each round, a spymaster gives a one-word clue that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates must guess the correct words while avoiding the opposing team's agents and the assassin. Simple to learn but endlessly replayable.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | 7 Wonders | Codenames |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 45 ✓ | 145 |
| Rating | 7.8 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2010 ✓ | 2015 |
| Price | 40 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 7 | 8 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 30 | 15 ✓ |
| Min Age | 10 | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.33 ✓ | 1.29 |
7 Wonders wins in 4 categories, Codenames wins in 3 categories.