Gloomhaven vs 7 Wonders Duel
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a game of tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players take on the role of wandering mercenaries with their own specializations, goals, and personal stories. Each scenario in Gloomhaven presents a new challenge, and players must work together to overcome enemies and obstacles. Between scenarios, players improve their characters by gaining new abilities, items, and perks. The game also features a legacy-style component where choices made in one scenario affect future scenarios.
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 | Gloomhaven | 7 Wonders Duel |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 17 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 8.1 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 140 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 ✓ | 2 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 2.28 |
Gloomhaven wins in 5 categories, 7 Wonders Duel wins in 4 categories.