tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829360209113689355.post2257543076601746677..comments2024-03-22T01:20:21.749-07:00Comments on Board Game Reviews by Josh: 7 Wonders ReviewJoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011225292134198772noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829360209113689355.post-23646968408320084582012-12-26T15:47:46.760-08:002012-12-26T15:47:46.760-08:00We picked up this game for xmas after doing a lot ...We picked up this game for xmas after doing a lot of research on many of the top games. Could only find it in a specialty store though is probably my biggest con as it was $50.00. I hope this is more widely picked up bringing down the price and the xpacs as I plan on buying them. Our first game was with 7 people and yes it does take up a lot of space with our standard size 4 person dinning table we were able to play all be it cramped. We also played Magic over the years so the draft mechanic was pretty cool to us and certainly added a mechanic of strategy depending on who your neighbor was and knowing what they would an would not take. <br /><br />I would disagree a little bit on the depth level of the game. For us having seven people around the table that have all played Magic at one time another there was certainly a level of play that I would almost compaire to chess. As you are not only keeping track of what direction you go with your game play but also the six other people around the board. When you get to Age III playing defensive with cards or giving up good cards to your neighbor knowing it will be a higher positive out come down the road for you. Also putting enough thought to early part of drafting knowing that what will be available to your indirect neighbors spend enough time thinking about what each person will probably take down the whole original 7 cards you start with. <br /><br />I even employed a little table talk to manipulate my way to victory knowing that what my neighbors neighbor did hurt my direct neighbor allowing me to win. This part of the game brought my poker skills into play allowing little comments like "your not going to let your girlfriend have higher offense then you?" <br /><br />I will save my rating until after I play it a little more and see how good its replay value really is. If we are still playing this game a year latter at our varied gatherings then it will probably get a 9 out of 10 only losing for cost and space issues. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843597569234106310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829360209113689355.post-23876310073459685012012-10-10T14:49:38.131-07:002012-10-10T14:49:38.131-07:00Good review, though I like it a little better than...Good review, though I like it a little better than what your cons suggested. I think it's one of the best games for large groups of people since it's very fast and simple. Furthermore since you are primarily just playing your neighbors and focusing on your own goals, you never really feel miserable about your prospects of winning, which is always a plus in large games. Matt Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072387982174024384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829360209113689355.post-25262509647737482682012-01-17T04:50:50.856-08:002012-01-17T04:50:50.856-08:00Just like above poster said, this is my groups got...Just like above poster said, this is my groups goto game still. works with 7 players very well. The addon/expansion is VERY good and provides more depth and strategy options. Its a 9/10 here as well easily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829360209113689355.post-19746209686164759822011-10-11T08:10:46.604-07:002011-10-11T08:10:46.604-07:00This is fast becoming a "go-to" game in ...This is fast becoming a "go-to" game in our group. The fact that it is so accessible and can seat so many players makes it a great addition to my collection. I rated it a 9/10, but then I only use integer values.SoFranklyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14629984479802083360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829360209113689355.post-90399767023327288112011-10-04T12:30:43.265-07:002011-10-04T12:30:43.265-07:00Yeah, I have the expansion, but I haven't gott...Yeah, I have the expansion, but I haven't gotten around to playing it yet. Because I have way too many games.... and don't see that really changing soon......Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011225292134198772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829360209113689355.post-40910739580365708412011-10-04T10:38:10.124-07:002011-10-04T10:38:10.124-07:00Thanks for that nice review, here's my thought...Thanks for that nice review, here's my thoughts about your cons :<br /><br />1- Yeah for a small game like that it take a huge table to play it comfortably with 7 players. haha<br /><br />2- I agree with you that choices are little bit limited, but your main strategy can vary depend on your draft, so even if there are not a lot of logic strategy there are a lot of possibility. I also heard (but didn't test it) that the expansion : leaders, bring that game to a next level, and but more depth in it. (really looking forward to try it).<br /><br />I also agree with you rating (think i had rate it 8.4) it's a cleaver game where experience player can optimize there play, but it's also a really simple game that you can play in 30 min with family!<br /><br />Last thing, this weekend i went to a 7 wonders tournament and i've been litteraly crush by a so cute girl...very a fun game!<br /><br />for more thought or info on board game follow me on twitter, i post more than twice a day about board game : http://twitter.com/#!/jutrasimonSimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650285614222989165noreply@blogger.com