I wasn't expecting this to come out as a Vasel family review, but on second thought sure, why not. The game is simple enough to warrant that. We played it three times in a row and had our fun with it. It was especially interesting to see how the pacing of the game may vary depending on how everyone at the table is playing - if everyone's rushing to build wonders it's gonna be a much quicker game than it would be should you go for war, points or science. Still the "if you have the resources to build a stage of the wonder you must do so" rule keeps the game from dragging, which is vital with such a light rule set. Very enjoyable, and great components too.
One point I really like is that box and card holder. That made setting up a game super quick. No need to count number of cards like in 7W or laying down cards like in Duel. This will for sure get a lot of play time in my opinion. The actual wonder piece also a great addition, being able to see your actual progress is neat.
I now inform some of my game purchase choices on the fact that I have a nephew, who is under 10. My sister, his mom, just got this for me for my bday, and I can't wait to play it with him. It is very nice to have a bunch of lightweight games in the collection that I am confident pulling off the shelf, knowing that the family will have fun playing them. Thank you for these reviews, Tom, Violet, and Ruby! I trust and appreciate your family-oriented reviews!
Great to hear how the family likes this game. This review convinced me to buy the game. Great video to your girls for sharing their thoughts and opinions.
Man, you almost had me. I was a click away from the purchase. Luckily, I woke up and realize the wife and I will play this once, then it will collect dust with the other super light games on my shelf of mistakes. Looks good for families though.
As someone who wants more out of their drafting games than 7 Wonders, I was never too big a fan of the original. This? This doesn't occupy the same niche at all, being much closer in spirit to any number of collection race games like Splendor, and I like that on that front I now have something one step up in complexity to share with young people and family members.
It looks interesting and I can see it’s value as a light game. But I have taught 7 wonders so many times that I can do it in my sleep and feel that if I am going to play a 7 wonders game, the original will be the one. However I can see why a quicker play time would be beneficial.
For two players only, would you choose this or 7W:Duel if you could only buy one? Price point doesn't matter. Let's just say these were the only two board games on the planet and you had to choose one or the other for a 2 player game.. which is the better?
It’s not a ton shorter, but the tech tree aspect of some of the cards is gone which simplifies some of the complexity of the game, which streamlines the thinking significantly. I quite enjoyed it, though.
my brain must be tired, I can't imagine how three player game works, where do you put the decks? side note: the cards should be linen finished for the up marked price. deluxe pricing for small casual game with just decent cards.
This seems more like "7 wonders pandemic edition" were drafting games are played less due to all the switching of hands, now each player has it's own contained stuff. Seems cool but maybe too simple
Good thing for the review. It should have been called 7 wonder junior or something like it and will likely piss off a lot of people and get mixed reviews but these reviews may help prevent that.
Art wise - the wonders look amazing. On the other hand the art on the cards is worthy of gum wrappings. Mechanics wise - for me (who entered the hobby with 7 wonders) this is not a desirable product. It’s nice that exists and can be used as welcoming to the 7 wonders franchise, but definitely is a no- buy for me. Good review. And yes, a lot of mic noice lately. You should look into that. 😉
I agree… Aside from the card selection, wonder construction, military process, technology linearity and economy aspect being different, it’s exactly the same.
I might be mistaken, but I don’t recall the designer being mentioned once. And, for the ‘impersonal me’, I’m not the biggest 7 Wonders fan in the world, but I like the art and the family appeal of this game independent of the larger franchise. We love it.
I have played this with all types of gaming groups and it has worked well with all. When I explained it to heavier gaming group they were very resistant. Thirty minutes in they had ordered it online for themselves. They agreed it was very light but thought it was quick and fun an would work well as a filler. Funny thing is we probably played it for about 2 hrs as they kept wanting to have another go and try a new civilisation😆
I'm now convinced Tom just throws all his components into the box at random in regular life as well.
These two girls crack me up. Charming, comical, smart, teasing each other and Dad.
love that she just yawns half way through Tom talking...he is boring her 🤣
This looks amazing. A quick version of 7 Wonders that I can play with my kids? Sign me up!
Loving the stifled yawn at 7:30
I wasn't expecting this to come out as a Vasel family review, but on second thought sure, why not. The game is simple enough to warrant that. We played it three times in a row and had our fun with it. It was especially interesting to see how the pacing of the game may vary depending on how everyone at the table is playing - if everyone's rushing to build wonders it's gonna be a much quicker game than it would be should you go for war, points or science. Still the "if you have the resources to build a stage of the wonder you must do so" rule keeps the game from dragging, which is vital with such a light rule set. Very enjoyable, and great components too.
6:40. Wow that bus came in fast.
One point I really like is that box and card holder. That made setting up a game super quick. No need to count number of cards like in 7W or laying down cards like in Duel. This will for sure get a lot of play time in my opinion. The actual wonder piece also a great addition, being able to see your actual progress is neat.
Playing this for the first time at our NYE White Elephant party tonight. Thanks for the review, Vasel family. BTW, your kids are adorable, Tom!
Allright, I thought I could skip this since it is lighter than 7W, but well you made me want it :)
The key to success in board game reviews is producing enough child laborers to play all these games with :P
Exactly. It's like a real life worker placement game. More workers is always better ;)
Looks like even though it is simpler there is still a decent amount of strategy and decision making to do. Might look at picking this one up.
I now inform some of my game purchase choices on the fact that I have a nephew, who is under 10. My sister, his mom, just got this for me for my bday, and I can't wait to play it with him. It is very nice to have a bunch of lightweight games in the collection that I am confident pulling off the shelf, knowing that the family will have fun playing them. Thank you for these reviews, Tom, Violet, and Ruby! I trust and appreciate your family-oriented reviews!
This goes on my wishlist. And we have to give Tom's children trumpets!
Great to hear how the family likes this game. This review convinced me to buy the game. Great video to your girls for sharing their thoughts and opinions.
This is an instant buy for me, as soon as it arrives at my FLGS.
Might be fun to do 2 wonders each and 4 decks in a 2 player game.
Thanks Tom and family for the review.
For more experienced players, would you consider this as 7 Wonders the filler game?
havent played it yet, have 7 wonders and all expansions.
Seems like it would be though, at least an intro to it.
2:34 - I believe you misspoke and should have said "from the bottom to the top"
This review gave me an idea for a new game called Sibling Rivalry! Nice review Vasel Family.
I thought this was another expansion which is why it was below my radar. But as a standalone it looks pretty neat
Man, you almost had me. I was a click away from the purchase. Luckily, I woke up and realize the wife and I will play this once, then it will collect dust with the other super light games on my shelf of mistakes. Looks good for families though.
As someone who wants more out of their drafting games than 7 Wonders, I was never too big a fan of the original. This? This doesn't occupy the same niche at all, being much closer in spirit to any number of collection race games like Splendor, and I like that on that front I now have something one step up in complexity to share with young people and family members.
Not sure how streamlined architects is. It has its own identity from base 7 wonders, but neither ia particularly heavy to wrap your head around.
Called him out for messy box storage haha
It looks interesting and I can see it’s value as a light game. But I have taught 7 wonders so many times that I can do it in my sleep and feel that if I am going to play a 7 wonders game, the original will be the one. However I can see why a quicker play time would be beneficial.
This version will work well in my casual group and maybe in the future I will get the regular 7 wonders.
A lot of the value in this game is in the 8 and up age recommendation. Heavy/serious gamers are not the target demo for this game.
My family prefer this to all the other 7 Wonders💚💜❤✌
For two players only, would you choose this or 7W:Duel if you could only buy one? Price point doesn't matter. Let's just say these were the only two board games on the planet and you had to choose one or the other for a 2 player game.. which is the better?
How fast can they make 7 wonders. I mean it takes about 30-45 minutes to play the new edition
5 min 7 wonders dungeon
It’s not a ton shorter, but the tech tree aspect of some of the cards is gone which simplifies some of the complexity of the game, which streamlines the thinking significantly. I quite enjoyed it, though.
This was unexpectedly funny lol
I’m hoping his other daughters have stone or color names as well. Is there a Pearl?
Was waiting for this one. Love your work guys:)
my brain must be tired, I can't imagine how three player game works, where do you put the decks?
side note: the cards should be linen finished for the up marked price. deluxe pricing for small casual game with just decent cards.
How does this play with 2 people?
This seems more like "7 wonders pandemic edition" were drafting games are played less due to all the switching of hands, now each player has it's own contained stuff.
Seems cool but maybe too simple
Good thing for the review. It should have been called 7 wonder junior or something like it and will likely piss off a lot of people and get mixed reviews but these reviews may help prevent that.
Tom made exact female copies of himself 🤣
Ruby is adorable.
Art wise - the wonders look amazing. On the other hand the art on the cards is worthy of gum wrappings.
Mechanics wise - for me (who entered the hobby with 7 wonders) this is not a desirable product. It’s nice that exists and can be used as welcoming to the 7 wonders franchise, but definitely is a no- buy for me.
Good review. And yes, a lot of mic noice lately. You should look into that. 😉
Seems like "7 Wonders Duel - The Board Game"
I agree… Aside from the card selection, wonder construction, military process, technology linearity and economy aspect being different, it’s exactly the same.
Boring game, you have almost nothing to do in the game.
Please do something about those mic noises. Every video almost ...
Imagine this game was designed by someone else and had a different title... Would you still be so "wow" about it? I'm pretty sure you would not.
Actually, the name worked AGAINST it for us. I thought "Do I need another 7 Wonders game?" So it's opposite what you said.
@@thedicetower That "you" was impersonal. I didn't mean "you the Vassels".
@@Skorrigan dude….relax….you are reading way too far into his response….which was precise and accurate. Trigger easily???
I might be mistaken, but I don’t recall the designer being mentioned once.
And, for the ‘impersonal me’, I’m not the biggest 7 Wonders fan in the world, but I like the art and the family appeal of this game independent of the larger franchise. We love it.
I have played this with all types of gaming groups and it has worked well with all. When I explained it to heavier gaming group they were very resistant. Thirty minutes in they had ordered it online for themselves. They agreed it was very light but thought it was quick and fun an would work well as a filler. Funny thing is we probably played it for about 2 hrs as they kept wanting to have another go and try a new civilisation😆