Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs 7 Wonders

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Specification Comparison

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of Civilization7 Wonders
BGG Rank545
Rating8.37.8
Year Published20152010
Price5540
Min Players22
Max Players47
Play Time (min)12030
Min Age1410
Complexity (1-5)4.192.33

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories, 7 Wonders wins in 5 categories.

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization — Time Estimates

2-Player Game120 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game240 min
Full table experience
Learning Session210 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

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

Categories
CivilizationEconomic
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTimerTurn Order: ProgressiveVariable Phase Order

7 Wonders

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

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
7 Wonders7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or 7 Wonders?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while 7 Wonders has 7.8. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or 7 Wonders?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and 7 Wonders costs approximately $40. 7 Wonders is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or 7 Wonders?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and 7 Wonders supports 2-7 players. 7 Wonders supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or 7 Wonders more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and 7 Wonders has 2.33. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or 7 Wonders?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while 7 Wonders takes about 30 minutes. 7 Wonders is the quicker game.

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