Repos Production Age 10+ | 7 Wonders Duel Pantheon Expansion | Board Game | Ages 10+ | 2 Players | 30 Minutes Playing Time

Excellent 2 player board game

We like CiV games so this is lovely to play together.

Excellent strategy game for couples. Very entertaining and easy to play. 100% recommended

7 Wonders: Duel is a standalone game for 2-players (it is *not* a 7 Wonders expansion). The game builds on the theme and some of the mechanics from 7 Wonders. It introduces some excellent 2-player gaming ideas and so 'ta da' a new game is born. It is excellent fun to play and is far better, in my opinion, than the 2-player variant in the original 7 Wonders. There is a real sense of suspense as each opponent watches the other's military endeavours and scientific progress. It's made much more dynamic, now that there are three game end conditions: (i) a race on military supremacy; (ii) a race on scientific supremacy and (iii) a civilian victory. Both (i) and (ii) are instant wins; (iii) kicks-in when all cards have been played and then it's time to add up the points to determine a winner (just like the original 7 Wonders).There is plenty of replayability. Each game is played with 8 wonder cards (from 12), 20 Age I cards (from 23), 20 Age II cards (from 23), and a combination of 20 cards for Age III (17 from 20 Age III cards and 3 from 7 Age III Guild cards). The game also introduces progress tokens of which 5 (from 10) are available in each game. This means that there is not too much randomness, but what little there is, is sufficient to ensure that no two games will be the same.The game is quick, 20 - 30 mins, and set-up is pretty fast, as is putting it away. My 8 year old picked up the rules fairly easily and can win without any assistance. This makes it a very approachable family game in terms of age ranges. Note: my 8 year old has played 7 Wonders many times and so the learning curve from there is very short and quick.Why only 4 stars? Well, the Age / Guild cards are much smaller than the original game (despite there being room in the box for bigger cards) and the icons they represent are also small and the icons showing their cost are smaller still. When the cards are overlaid in the Age set-up you'll see they would have taken up a huge amount of room if the cards were as per the original game, however, I'd have preferred lost table space vs. easier icon readability.I doubt that 7 Wonders: Duel will out-class 7 Wonders. However, it is an excellent 2-player version of the original game and if you have the original and are looking for a better 2-player variant then I definitely recommend it.

Takes a little bit of time to get the method and rules learnt, once learnt it's a captivating game. Build quality is good and all pieces were present

7 Wonders Duel is an outstanding board game that is perfect for two players. The game is easy to learn, but provides endless hours of strategic play. The game mechanics are well thought out and each turn offers new challenges and opportunities for players to build their civilizations.The game components are of high quality, with well-designed cards and a sturdy game board. The rules are clear and concise, making it easy for new players to jump in and start playing. The game play is fast-paced and exciting, with players making decisions about which wonders to build, which resources to gather, and which military actions to take.One of the best aspects of 7 Wonders Duel is that each game is different. The wonder cards and the order they are played change with each game, offering a unique experience each time you play. The game also scales well, with different difficulty levels available depending on the skill level of the players.Overall, 7 Wonders Duel is an excellent board game that provides a challenging and enjoyable experience for two players. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the hobby, I highly recommend this game. It's a great addition to any game collection and is sure to provide hours of fun.

By the end of the first game everything makes perfect sense. Second game flew by, about 3 minutes to setup and away you go to building your city.Very ancient history based, some of it is Greek and Roman with other bits being ancient Egypt.We liked to role play what we’re building etc. which makes it even more fun.Highly recommend it for any couple or perfect for kids to crack on with, good for a bit of mental maths for the kids too.

I'm not kidding, we've played this almost daily for about 4 months. It's a really good game for 2.