7 Wonders vs Dominion
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.
Dominion
Dominion is the game that created the deck-building genre. Players start with a small deck of cards and use them to buy more powerful cards, gradually building an efficient engine. Each game uses a different set of 10 kingdom cards from the available pool, creating nearly infinite variety. The goal is to have the most victory points when the game ends.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | 7 Wonders | Dominion |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 45 ✓ | 102 |
| Rating | 7.8 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2010 | 2008 ✓ |
| Price | 40 | 40 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 7 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 30 | 30 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.33 | 2.35 ✓ |
7 Wonders wins in 4 categories, Dominion wins in 2 categories.