Terraforming Mars vs 7 Wonders Duel

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Terraforming Mars

Terraforming Mars

⭐ 8.4# 4💰 $50👤 1-5

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.

EconomicEnvironmentalScience FictionTerritory Building
7 Wonders Duel

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

SpecTerraforming Mars7 Wonders Duel
BGG Rank4 ✓17
Rating8.4 ✓8.1
Year Published20162015 ✓
Price5030 ✓
Min Players1 ✓2
Max Players5 ✓2
Play Time (min)12030 ✓
Min Age1210 ✓
Complexity (1-5)3.24 ✓2.28

Terraforming Mars wins in 5 categories, 7 Wonders Duel wins in 4 categories.

Terraforming Mars — Time Estimates

1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-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

Terraforming Mars

Categories
EconomicEnvironmentalScience FictionTerritory Building
Mechanics
Card DraftingEnd Game BonusesHand ManagementHexagon GridIncomeKill StealMulti-Use CardsOpen DraftingSet CollectionTile PlacementTurn Order: Claim ActionVariable Player Powers

7 Wonders Duel

Categories
AncientCard GameCivilization
Mechanics
Card DraftingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionSimultaneous Action Selection

Rating Comparison

Terraforming Mars8.4
7 Wonders Duel8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Terraforming Mars or 7 Wonders Duel?
Terraforming Mars has a rating of 8.4, while 7 Wonders Duel has 8.1. Terraforming Mars is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Terraforming Mars or 7 Wonders Duel?
Terraforming Mars costs approximately $50 and 7 Wonders Duel costs approximately $30. 7 Wonders Duel is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Terraforming Mars or 7 Wonders Duel?
Terraforming Mars supports 1-5 players and 7 Wonders Duel supports 2-2 players. Terraforming Mars supports more players.
Is Terraforming Mars or 7 Wonders Duel more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Terraforming Mars has a complexity weight of 3.24 and 7 Wonders Duel has 2.28. Terraforming Mars is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Terraforming Mars or 7 Wonders Duel?
Terraforming Mars takes about 120 minutes to play, while 7 Wonders Duel takes about 30 minutes. 7 Wonders Duel is the quicker game.

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