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.
| Question | 7 Wonders: Cities (2nd Edition) | 7 Wonders: Leaders (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for 7 Wonders | #2 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. | 49 Leader cards drafted at the start that give you a special strategy, plus 2 new Wonders. |
| What it fixes | — | — |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 3–7 players | 3–7 players |
| Rules load | — | About the same rules load |
| 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: Leaders (2nd Edition) details |