7 Wonders vs Everdell

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
Everdell

Everdell

⭐ 8# 30💰 $55👤 1-4

Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.

AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building

Specification Comparison

Spec7 WondersEverdell
BGG Rank4530 ✓
Rating7.88 ✓
Year Published2010 ✓2018
Price40 ✓55
Min Players21 ✓
Max Players7 ✓4
Play Time (min)30 ✓80
Min Age1010
Complexity (1-5)2.332.86 ✓

7 Wonders wins in 4 categories, Everdell wins in 4 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)

Everdell — Time Estimates

1-Player Game40 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game80 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 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

Everdell

Categories
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTableau BuildingWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

7 Wonders7.8
Everdell8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, 7 Wonders or Everdell?
7 Wonders has a rating of 7.8, while Everdell has 8. Everdell is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, 7 Wonders or Everdell?
7 Wonders costs approximately $40 and Everdell costs approximately $55. 7 Wonders is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, 7 Wonders or Everdell?
7 Wonders supports 2-7 players and Everdell supports 1-4 players. 7 Wonders supports more players.
Is 7 Wonders or Everdell more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, 7 Wonders has a complexity weight of 2.33 and Everdell has 2.86. Everdell is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, 7 Wonders or Everdell?
7 Wonders takes about 30 minutes to play, while Everdell takes about 80 minutes. 7 Wonders is the quicker game.

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