Spirit Island vs 7 Wonders Duel
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Spirit Island
⭐ 8.4# 11💰 $65👤 1-4
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
7 Wonders Duel
⭐ 8.1# 17💰 $30👤 2-2
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.
AncientCard GameCivilization
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Spirit Island | 7 Wonders Duel |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 11 ✓ | 17 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 8.1 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 ✓ | 2 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.06 ✓ | 2.28 |
Spirit Island wins in 5 categories, 7 Wonders Duel wins in 4 categories.
Spirit Island — Time Estimates
1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session135 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
7 Wonders Duel — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
2-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Spirit Island
Categories
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsAction QueueArea Majority / InfluenceCooperative PlayHand ManagementModular BoardSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers
7 Wonders Duel
Categories
AncientCard GameCivilization
Mechanics
Card DraftingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionSimultaneous Action Selection
Rating Comparison
Spirit Island8.4
7 Wonders Duel8.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Spirit Island or 7 Wonders Duel?
Spirit Island has a rating of 8.4, while 7 Wonders Duel has 8.1. Spirit Island is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Spirit Island or 7 Wonders Duel?
Spirit Island costs approximately $65 and 7 Wonders Duel costs approximately $30. 7 Wonders Duel is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Spirit Island or 7 Wonders Duel?
Spirit Island supports 1-4 players and 7 Wonders Duel supports 2-2 players. Spirit Island supports more players.
Is Spirit Island or 7 Wonders Duel more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Spirit Island has a complexity weight of 4.06 and 7 Wonders Duel has 2.28. Spirit Island is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Spirit Island or 7 Wonders Duel?
Spirit Island takes about 120 minutes to play, while 7 Wonders Duel takes about 30 minutes. 7 Wonders Duel is the quicker game.