Ticket to Ride vs 7 Wonders Duel
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Ticket to Ride
⭐ 7.4# 258💰 $45👤 2-5
Ticket to Ride is a railway-themed strategy game where players collect train cards to claim railway routes across North America. Players compete to connect cities and complete destination tickets for points. The game is easy to learn but offers strategic depth through route planning and blocking opponents.
TrainsTransportation
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 | Ticket to Ride | 7 Wonders Duel |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 258 | 17 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.4 | 8.1 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2004 ✓ | 2015 |
| Price | 45 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 2 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.87 | 2.28 ✓ |
Ticket to Ride wins in 3 categories, 7 Wonders Duel wins in 5 categories.
Ticket to Ride — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 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
Ticket to Ride
Categories
TrainsTransportation
Mechanics
Card DraftingConnectionsHand ManagementNetwork and Route BuildingOpen DraftingSet Collection
7 Wonders Duel
Categories
AncientCard GameCivilization
Mechanics
Card DraftingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionSimultaneous Action Selection
Rating Comparison
Ticket to Ride7.4
7 Wonders Duel8.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Ticket to Ride or 7 Wonders Duel?
Ticket to Ride has a rating of 7.4, while 7 Wonders Duel has 8.1. 7 Wonders Duel is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Ticket to Ride or 7 Wonders Duel?
Ticket to Ride costs approximately $45 and 7 Wonders Duel costs approximately $30. 7 Wonders Duel is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Ticket to Ride or 7 Wonders Duel?
Ticket to Ride supports 2-5 players and 7 Wonders Duel supports 2-2 players. Ticket to Ride supports more players.
Is Ticket to Ride or 7 Wonders Duel more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Ticket to Ride has a complexity weight of 1.87 and 7 Wonders Duel has 2.28. 7 Wonders Duel is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Ticket to Ride or 7 Wonders Duel?
Ticket to Ride takes about 60 minutes to play, while 7 Wonders Duel takes about 30 minutes. 7 Wonders Duel is the quicker game.