Codenames vs 7 Wonders Duel
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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.
7 Wonders Duel
7 Wonders Duel adapts the classic 7 Wonders for two players. Players build their civilizations by drafting cards from a pyramid-shaped display. The game introduces new victory conditions: military domination or scientific superiority, in addition to the standard score-based victory. Tense, fast, and deeply strategic.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Codenames | 7 Wonders Duel |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 145 | 17 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 8.1 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2015 |
| Price | 20 ✓ | 30 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 8 ✓ | 2 |
| Play Time (min) | 15 ✓ | 30 |
| Min Age | 10 | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.29 | 2.28 ✓ |
Codenames wins in 3 categories, 7 Wonders Duel wins in 3 categories.