7 Wonders expansions
7 Wonders: Cities (2nd Edition) vs 7 Wonders: Armada (2nd Edition)
Short answer: buy 7 Wonders: Cities (2nd Edition) first. Widely called one of the best. Adds more player interaction and surprises.
Pick 7 Wonders: Armada (2nd Edition) first instead if this sounds more like your table: For experienced players who want a new layer and do not mind a bit more complexity.
| Question | 7 Wonders: Cities (2nd Edition) | 7 Wonders: Armada (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #1 for 7 Wonders | #3 for 7 Wonders |
| What it adds | Black City cards with spies, debt and diplomacy, 2 new Wonders, and a team mode for 4 or 6. | A shipyard board for each player, naval tracks, Island cards, and naval fights with all players. |
| What it fixes | — | — |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 3–7 players | 3–7 players |
| Rules load | — | Adds more rules |
| Best for | — | — |
| You need first | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $20–$40 | $20–$40 |
| More | 7 Wonders: Cities (2nd Edition) details | 7 Wonders: Armada (2nd Edition) details |