7 Wonders vs Great Western Trail

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Specification Comparison

Spec7 WondersGreat Western Trail
BGG Rank4514
Rating7.88.3
Year Published20102016
Price4065
Min Players22
Max Players74
Play Time (min)30120
Min Age1012
Complexity (1-5)2.333.68

7 Wonders wins in 5 categories, Great Western Trail wins in 3 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)

Great Western Trail — Time Estimates

2-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game150 min
Full table experience
Learning Session150 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

Great Western Trail

Categories
American WestEconomicTrains
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionHand ManagementIncomeMulti-Use CardsOpen DraftingRondelSet CollectionWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

7 Wonders7.8
Great Western Trail8.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, 7 Wonders or Great Western Trail?
7 Wonders has a rating of 7.8, while Great Western Trail has 8.3. Great Western Trail is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, 7 Wonders or Great Western Trail?
7 Wonders costs approximately $40 and Great Western Trail costs approximately $65. 7 Wonders is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, 7 Wonders or Great Western Trail?
7 Wonders supports 2-7 players and Great Western Trail supports 2-4 players. 7 Wonders supports more players.
Is 7 Wonders or Great Western Trail more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, 7 Wonders has a complexity weight of 2.33 and Great Western Trail has 3.68. Great Western Trail is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, 7 Wonders or Great Western Trail?
7 Wonders takes about 30 minutes to play, while Great Western Trail takes about 120 minutes. 7 Wonders is the quicker game.

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