7 Wonders board game (2nd edition Slovenian version)

Playing time: 30 min

Winner of the Spiel des Jahres award in 2011, it is one of the most popular tactically-oriented games for large groups (up to 7 players), as all players play their turn at the same time. It is a very innovative upgrade of the older empire building games and is recommended for all of you who liked to play Settlers on Catan.

The 7 Wonders game takes place over three periods. At the start of each period, each player will be dealt 7 cards, choose one and pass it to one of their neighbours. All players then reveal their cards simultaneously and play their turn. After six turns, or when players have only one card left in their hands, the era ends. The cards are the foundations of your empire, depicting either raw materials or various buildings that are key to the fields of science, warfare, trade, philosophy and the arts. When you build a building, make sure you have enough resources, otherwise you can buy them from your right or left neighbour. At any time during your turn, you can sacrifice your card in exchange for building a marvel that will bring unique abilities to your civilisation. You can do this three times per game, and when your civilisation's jewels shine in their full glory, your opponents can justifiably shake their pants in awe. By building military structures, you enter into wars with your neighbours, limiting their development.

The game was designed by one of the most respected graphic designers in games, Antoine Bauza.