Board Game Expansion Buyer's Guide

Which 7 Wonders expansion should you buy next?

Draft cards over three Ages to grow an ancient city and build its Wonder.

Base game: 3–7 players30 minRepos Production4 expansions checked

Start with 7 Wonders: Cities (2nd Edition).

  1. 7 Wonders: Cities (2nd Edition)

    Buy this first

    Adds: Black City cards with spies, debt and diplomacy, 2 new Wonders, and a team mode for 4 or 6.

    Widely called one of the best. Adds more player interaction and surprises.

    Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

    Expansion3–7 playersPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:AmazonAsmodee StoreGameNerdz

  2. 7 Wonders: Leaders (2nd Edition)

    Worth it

    Adds: 49 Leader cards drafted at the start that give you a special strategy, plus 2 new Wonders.

    Guides rank it right after Cities. It helps newer players pick a direction, though experienced players may feel boxed in.

    Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

    Expansion3–7 playersAbout the same rules loadPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:Asmodee StoreGameNerdz

  3. 7 Wonders: Armada (2nd Edition)

    Depends on your group

    Adds: A shipyard board for each player, naval tracks, Island cards, and naval fights with all players.

    For experienced players who want a new layer and do not mind a bit more complexity.

    Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

    Expansion3–7 playersAdds more rulesPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:AmazonAsmodee StoreGameNerdz

  4. 7 Wonders: Edifice

    Depends on your group

    Adds: Shared building projects each Age. Join in for rewards or skip and risk a penalty. 2 new Wonders.

    Good for groups who like a mix of teamwork and rivalry. Adds no extra play time.

    Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

    Expansion3–7 playersAbout the same rules loadPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsBuy:AmazonAsmodee Store

Check before you buy

  • Don’t mix 1st- and 2nd-edition 7 Wonders boxes (the 2nd edition has a metallic title). Buy expansions that match your base game. Edifice is the one exception — the publisher says it works with both.

Stuck between two?

Rankings are our editorial picks, built from the reviews linked on each expansion page. Last checked 2026-09-27.