Terraforming Mars vs 7 Wonders
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Terraforming Mars
In Terraforming Mars, players take on the role of corporations working together to terraform the planet Mars. Players compete for victory points while raising temperature, creating oxygen, and covering the planet with water. Each player manages their own corporation, playing project cards that represent technologies, infrastructure, or events.
7 Wonders
7 Wonders is a card drafting game where players build ancient civilizations by constructing Wonders of the World. Each player manages a civilization through three ages, choosing cards that provide resources, military strength, scientific advances, or civic structures. The game supports up to 7 players and plays quickly.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Terraforming Mars | 7 Wonders |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 4 ✓ | 45 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.8 |
| Year Published | 2016 | 2010 ✓ |
| Price | 50 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 | 7 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.24 ✓ | 2.33 |
Terraforming Mars wins in 4 categories, 7 Wonders wins in 5 categories.