7 Wonders expansions

7 Wonders: Cities (2nd Edition) vs 7 Wonders: Leaders (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: Leaders (2nd Edition) first instead if this sounds more like your table: Guides rank it right after Cities. It helps newer players pick a direction, though experienced players may feel boxed in.

Question7 Wonders: Cities (2nd Edition)7 Wonders: Leaders (2nd Edition)
Our labelBuy this firstWorth it
Buy order#1 for 7 Wonders#2 for 7 Wonders
What it addsBlack City cards with spies, debt and diplomacy, 2 new Wonders, and a team mode for 4 or 6.49 Leader cards drafted at the start that give you a special strategy, plus 2 new Wonders.
What it fixes——
TypeExpansionExpansion
Players3–7 players3–7 players
Rules load—About the same rules load
Best for——
You need firstJust the base gameJust the base game
Price guide$20–$40$20–$40
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