Viticulture vs 7 Wonders Duel
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Viticulture
⭐ 7.9# 38💰 $45👤 1-6
Viticulture is a worker placement game where players run their own Italian vineyard. Players plant vines, harvest grapes, make wine, and fulfill orders. The game features a unique visitor card system that offers temporary bonuses. The Essential Edition streamlined the original and added new content.
EconomicFarmingTerritory Building
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 | Viticulture | 7 Wonders Duel |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 38 | 17 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.9 | 8.1 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2013 ✓ | 2015 |
| Price | 45 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 6 ✓ | 2 |
| Play Time (min) | 90 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.82 ✓ | 2.28 |
Viticulture wins in 4 categories, 7 Wonders Duel wins in 5 categories.
Viticulture — Time Estimates
1-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game90 min
Full table experience
Learning Session105 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
Viticulture
Categories
EconomicFarmingTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action DraftingDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTurn Order: Claim ActionWorker Placement
7 Wonders Duel
Categories
AncientCard GameCivilization
Mechanics
Card DraftingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionSimultaneous Action Selection
Rating Comparison
Viticulture7.9
7 Wonders Duel8.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Viticulture or 7 Wonders Duel?
Viticulture has a rating of 7.9, while 7 Wonders Duel has 8.1. 7 Wonders Duel is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Viticulture or 7 Wonders Duel?
Viticulture costs approximately $45 and 7 Wonders Duel costs approximately $30. 7 Wonders Duel is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Viticulture or 7 Wonders Duel?
Viticulture supports 1-6 players and 7 Wonders Duel supports 2-2 players. Viticulture supports more players.
Is Viticulture or 7 Wonders Duel more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Viticulture has a complexity weight of 2.82 and 7 Wonders Duel has 2.28. Viticulture is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Viticulture or 7 Wonders Duel?
Viticulture takes about 90 minutes to play, while 7 Wonders Duel takes about 30 minutes. 7 Wonders Duel is the quicker game.