Scythe vs 7 Wonders

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Specification Comparison

SpecScythe7 Wonders
BGG Rank745
Rating8.37.8
Year Published20162010
Price7540
Min Players12
Max Players57
Play Time (min)11530
Min Age1410
Complexity (1-5)3.442.33

Scythe wins in 4 categories, 7 Wonders wins in 5 categories.

Scythe — Time Estimates

1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game115 min
Full table experience
Learning Session133 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

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)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Scythe

Categories
EconomicFarmingScience FictionTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceAsymmetric Starting PositionsCard DraftingEngine BuildingHand ManagementHexagon GridModular BoardVariable Player Powers

7 Wonders

Categories
AncientCard GameCivilization
Mechanics
Card DraftingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

Scythe8.3
7 Wonders7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Scythe or 7 Wonders?
Scythe has a rating of 8.3, while 7 Wonders has 7.8. Scythe is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Scythe or 7 Wonders?
Scythe costs approximately $75 and 7 Wonders costs approximately $40. 7 Wonders is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Scythe or 7 Wonders?
Scythe supports 1-5 players and 7 Wonders supports 2-7 players. 7 Wonders supports more players.
Is Scythe or 7 Wonders more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Scythe has a complexity weight of 3.44 and 7 Wonders has 2.33. Scythe is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Scythe or 7 Wonders?
Scythe takes about 115 minutes to play, while 7 Wonders takes about 30 minutes. 7 Wonders is the quicker game.

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