Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs 7 Wonders Duel
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.
7 Wonders Duel
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization | 7 Wonders Duel |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 5 ✓ | 17 |
| Rating | 8.3 ✓ | 8.1 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2015 |
| Price | 55 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 ✓ | 2 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.19 ✓ | 2.28 |
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 4 categories, 7 Wonders Duel wins in 3 categories.