7 Wonders (Second Edition) - How To Play

[@fathervader]

Not going to lie... I often to watch these videos to see if I've been playing something incorrectly for several years. :)

[@jimicapone]

You too, huh?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope mostly you get to confirm that you HAVE been playing correctly :)

[@fathervader]

@@WatchItPlayed Usually! :)

[@glenncleynen2674]

Wel, i dindt know you could buy resources from your neighbours even without the yellow cards. 😢

[@fathervader]

Yes! The brown and grey goods/resources are always available to purchase from your immediate neighbors on the right and left. The yellow cards simply make them cheaper. (Hopefully that knowledge will make your future games a little easier!)

[@jokerES2]

It's great to see how much the format and style of the videos have changed since your first 7 Wonders video.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Those days were the path to here - grateful for them :)

[@TakedaYuuki-8SFL]

​@@WatchItPlayed Amen, great progress over nearly a decade. 🥰🙂❤️‍🔥

[@chieparras4815]

We don’t read the manual/instructions inside the box, we just watch your videos. 😄

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad these have been helpful!

[@MakeTimeForGames]

7 Wonders, one of my favorite games! Especially played with all of the expansions at the same time. I love your tutorials and the style you use to explain rules and the play of game so much that I even watched a tutorial on a game I already know how to play. Thanks for cheering me up on a Thursday with you ever so positive and happy demeanor

[@WatchItPlayed]

A pleasure to get to share the time with you Jeremy!

[@DevilboyScooby]

I'm not colourblind, but I appreciate that they added something so subtle but helpful for accessibility. Hadn't even noticed the differences.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, an excellent addition to the game.

[@danewiskow3680]

One of my favorite board games! Taught this game with a couple of friends and my friend won by hoarding all of the blue cards. Easy to play and learn, but hard to master!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you've been enjoying this one - I'm hoping to introduce it to some friends next week!

[@Beano4777]

Rodney you’re my go to guy to learn any new board game. And any games that I’m considering to buy as well. Your information really helps thanks 👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's very nice of you to say - so glad the videos have been helpful!

[@m.a.2649]

9:50 Exception to brown or gray card buying 10:00 using money only from previous turns 10:23 buying with special symbol 11:41 yellow card discounts 12:17 yellow resource card used only for self 13:00 card-coin benefits only for the turn card is activated 14:00 science cards

[@TheAdithya1991]

The clearest video explaining the game on the planet. Thank you, kind sir

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - have fun playing!

[@NickPapakis]

I wish other commentators was so eloquent and articulated :) Well done Rodney

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say Nick!

[@jollyroger1009]

Great to see a 7 Wonders video. I've played this hundreds of times and it's always interesting.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@zimon85]

Just bought this game. Considering my family loves Wingspan and Terraforming Mars I think they’ll love this one. Love the art and symbol designs. The bronze, silver and gold details makes it look so luxurious for such a cheap game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you all have a fun time playing!

[@zimon85]

@@WatchItPlayed Thanks! And thank you for making the rules easy to understand.

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@zimon85 Truly a pleasure - thank YOU for the kind words!

[@Necreon021]

I'm surprised the "basics" like this game were missing whenever I see them uploaded. I'm like "this is the best board game chanel and he didn't do this?? Well, cool now he did!". I never even missed it, never searched for it, but I'm glad those in the future looking for it, can find your coverage too!

[@Almonzo246]

There is a first edition video that was uploaded in 2012.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I did this one back in 2012, but wanted to do an updated version as there's a new edition, and I'd like to think I have learned a few things to make it a worthwhile refresh for a classic!

[@ChuYat-hang]

The rules are explained in great detail. No need to read the rules myself. Thanks for sharing!

[@WatchItPlayed]

My pleasure - glad you enjoyed!

[@andrews1732]

Playing it today for the first time. Thank you for this awesome explanation.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed - hope you had fun playing!

[@kevintedja25]

Thanks for teaching the 7 Wonders! Always love your explanation, brief & well explained!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you for watching, commenting, and supporting us. We appreciate it very much. Happy gaming! -Chaz

[@assafnrose]

7 Wonders is a great game. However, You and your videos Rodney, are the 8th wonder of the world.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! You're too kind :)

[@riverwulf6721]

This is such a great game. One of my wife and I's favorites. We play with Armada as an auto-include.

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's an excellent addition to the game!

[@TehEeveeGeneral]

Great video, very informative. Thanks Rodney and team!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - thanks for checking it out!

[@jejoma122]

Why do I always imagine Rodney cursing like a sailor in a chipper, polite tone during outtakes?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Pretty accurate!

[@DevilboyScooby]

Whenever Rodney says "You now understand something..." I'm always tempted to respond "No I don't" for the lols. Unfortunately, he explains things so well, that I usually do 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Whew!

[@DevilboyScooby]

​@@WatchItPlayedone question though- can you pay your opponents to help construct a wonder, or do you have to own all the resources yourself?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@DevilboyScooby Anytime you need a resource when constructing something (a card, or a stage of a Wonder), you can buy it from neighbours.

[@beng8079]

I 100% didn’t need to watch this because I have played 7 Wonders many times. But I love the game and Rodney’s explanations so much I watched it anyway!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ah, thanks for spending the time to watch - appreciate that Ben!

[@TemujinReads]

That "C" player didn't do very well. Maybe they should watch this video again, to make sure they understand what they should be doing.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Poor Chaz!

[@dussty7]

Imagine being the one who scored 2 at the end of the game! 😂 Really enjoyed this video, very friendly and helpful and love this game too! Thanks! 👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@deanandtavonplumb7059]

I have the 2nd edition and learnt how to play this game using the 1st edition video you did a while back. Not played it for a while so just watched this as a reminder.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Both videos should do the trick, but it was nice to be able to give this game a refresh :)

[@nkarafo]

Very good and instructional video with examples! Highly recommended to watch! I am planning to buy it these days. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time playing if you get a chance to try it!

[@Homayon_sdd]

Although I am not going to play, I am watching because of your good explanation

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for kind words!

[@none29975]

When we have 2 cards left we use 1 and leave 1 in the shared area, what happens to those cards? Are they disposed or is there any further use for it?

[@WatchItPlayed]

They stay in the discard, as there are some wonders that can interact with the discarded cards.

[@tigransahakyan2840]

One of the best games ever!

[@WatchItPlayed]

No arguments here :)

[@dselj]

Hi! Great video. :) I have one question though. Can I buy more than one resource from my neighbour? For example if I need one wood, one glass and one clay can I buy wood and glass from one neighbour and then buy clay from the other neighbour? Or is it limited to one resource per neighbour per turn? Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@dselj You sure can!

[@noellestaken]

this was so understandable and helpful! thank you mwah!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So good to know you enjoyed!

[@errffadurff]

I always look for your tutorials when I'm interested in a game especially for the rules and nuisances. Very thorough. Thank you. Question: the cards at 11:44, can you buy discounted resources from neighbors in future turns or only on the turn the cards are activated?

[@WatchItPlayed]

For the rest of the game. Hope that helps!

[@bobbyd7948]

Thank you for another clear how to play video. Q - does the same player deal the cards in every age ? Q - And do we have to change the direction of dealing the cards based on the symbol on the age cards ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Bobby, since the cards in each Age deck are already shuffled, it makes no difference who deals or what direction the dealing occurs in. The important thing is that the cards are randomized. Hope that helps - have fun playing!

[@bobbyd7948]

Makes sense. Ty

[@aliens5142]

nice explanation & the rules were easy to follow(props to the designers). it didnt have any distractions at all, stuck to the point(not sarcasm)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed - hope you have a good time playing!

[@fiontan8134]

Hi Rodney, when we pick a card and decided to construct the wonder stage, to fulfil the cost and resources for the stage, do we count the resources we have built previously only or do we include as well the resources on the card that we just picked?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm not sure I quite understand the question, but let me answer it this way, the card you pick to put facedown under your completed section of your wonder does not count towards any payments you need to make. Hope that helps!

[@aleksastojiljkovic8619]

Thank you Rodney, I love you

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you enjoyed!

[@MrB711]

What's the difference between second edition and the first?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Mostly some cosmetic changes, but a couple cards were changed as well.

[@miriamhakimian]

Can you please do one for patchwork, azul, camel up? Also can you start doing lists? Ex: best family games, best solo, best co op?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest in the different games! I talk a bit about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XXdaisfrqUbKM&t=342 As for lists, or "best of" videos, that's not something I do. I prefer not to try to rank or rate games, since something I really enjoy may not be something someone else enjoys. That said we do have videos where we share the games that are gaining popularity, games we're keen to play, and games our community is playing, in our MomenTEN, On The Radar and People's Choice videos. So do check those out if you might be interested. Thanks for asking!

[@batpixi_]

Thank you. Just got the game today and was feeling a bit overwhelmed at first.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad this was helpful - I hope you have a great time playing!

[@mariemactal2165]

When a card is placed face down to complete a stage of the Wonder, that cannot be used as a resource correct? Also, is that facedown card taken into account at the end of scoring?

[@WatchItPlayed]

1) Correct 2) Because there are so many different ways to score I don't want to say no, in case you're using an expansion (or I'm forgetting about a specific card effect that counts face down cards), but I can't think of one. Did you have an example of when you thought a face down card "would" be scored?

[@henriwhitehead]

Great Video! I love 7 wonders duel, so I really need to try the original.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I think you'd enjoy it Henri!

[@errffadurff]

For buying resources from neighbors, using your example at 8:53, if I had a card that required 2 glasses, can I pay 4 tokens to buy the one glass on player's board plus on the gray card?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep! But to make sure I’m answering fully, see if watching from 8:32 helps. There I cover that you can buy more than one resource from a neighbour, and which ones.

[@errffadurff]

Thank you

[@mimosapudica8450]

Which expansion would u recommend to get first?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, a fair question, but I avoid giving personalized recommendations. What I like might not be to your taste, so I prefer to just teach the games.

[@sabasaba9790]

Leaders is very easy to add after a few plays of base game. It just adds one more draft round, where you draft a leader for each age. I really like it. It enables some cool strategies, but it does not really make it that much complicated.

[@mom2artists]

I'm commenting to hopefully help someone out. The new version of the game packages 3 decks of cards into 2 cellophane packs. I am not the only person who sent my box back, thinking the game was incomplete. There are at least 20 bad reviews on Amazon where people are saying they've bought more than one box and the game was incomplete. I'm sure people are thinking, "How could anyone think not to open the packs up?" Honestly, I am not sure why I didn't verify before sending box one back. It could be because it's implied there would be three cello packs when there are three slots and slot 2 has deck 2 and slot 3 has deck 3, and both packs are uniformly packaged (not being a fat cello pack and a skinny cello pack, making it seem more plausible that two decks are in one pack.)

[@coy0te1467]

Love the GMT Coin games

[@WatchItPlayed]

Me too! We have a full teach of one here on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/videos/1299595197 (and a full play: www.twitch.tv/videos/1299598428)

[@minhducnguyenngoc4195]

I have a question if I wanna build a card that needs ore and wood, and my neighbor city has a brown card it has the symbol between ore and wood (the slash between them). Can I use 4 coins to buy all these materials ( both ore and wood )

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope, you'd have to pick one or the other from that card.

[@nathanielshick9606]

Regarding military conflict during age transition, does the loser only receive a -1 token, or the delta of loss? (i.e. 15 vs 2, resulting in -13 tokens for loser)

[@WatchItPlayed]

The loser just takes a -1 token per neighbor they lost to - so at most, -1(x2). They don't take the difference between military values. Hope that helps!

[@stefangustavsson9]

Thanks for another amazing board game explaining video.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank YOU for the kind comment!

[@jeffreymicher510]

What does the alpha-rainbow symbol on the Olympia wonderboard me? I can't understand the instruction "you can construct the first age card in each color for free'. What if we are already in the second Age? We won't be coming across any first age cards, so I don't know what this effect means. Can you explain with an example?

[@WatchItPlayed]

This thread might help? boardgamegeek.com/thread/2502229/olympias-new-second-stage-day

[@Bokan96]

Once you've constructed that wonder stage - until the end of the game you don't have to pay the resource cost of a card if you don't have any cards of that color currently in play.

[@andrewebert6731]

Any chance of getting How to Play of Hoplomachus Victorum?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest!

[@charithasds]

As usual great video! Just wondering is there a 2nd edition of the Edifice expansion or did just one edition get released? Is it compatible with the base 2nd edition and base 2nd edition with all other expansions?

[@WatchItPlayed]

The Edifice expansion was release with the 2nd edition, so you can think of it "as" a second edition, if you're wondering about its compatibility? The 2nd edition is not said to be compatible with the older expansions (as the publisher has made some card changes).

[@charithasds]

@@WatchItPlayed thanks for the response 👍 I am hoping to buy soon so was just wondering this. If I buy the 2nd edition and all 4 expansions, can I combine all 4 together?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@charithasds I haven't covered all the expansions, but I believe so.

[@charithasds]

@@WatchItPlayed great! Thanks loads for the responses.

[@charithasds]

A quick question. My friends and I love the game and play every other weekend. Just wondering have you played in teams combining with the Cities expansion? If so a quick tutorial is much appreciated.

[@brianthomson3095]

Learned two rules that I didn't know. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - glad it helped!

[@enginucar1135]

Same here. Rodney is always my very first source to learn a game.

[@semsmits7860]

Hi! i really like those trays in the setup part, Where can i get them?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Those are GameTrayz.

[@semsmits7860]

@@WatchItPlayed Thank you very much!

[@sonhonguyenthai1075]

Nice game, also, can I buy 2 resources from 2 different neighbors ? Or can i only buy from 1 person ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You can buy as many resources as your neighbors have, and that you have money to pay for.

[@jaywu9789]

Do commercial building benefits stack?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes.

[@jaredleith1174]

Hey Rodney, had a question for a 3-player format. Thoroughly enjoyed the game but noticed when we got to the 3rd age, there was only 26 cards distributed between the 3 of us. Thought we were missing a card, but we counted the cards under the List of Cards section that had 3+ and it also added up to 26. Is this a manufacturing error? Or is one person supposed to be down a card every time?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I’m unfortunately not home and near my copy, but when distributed correctly, you should have the same number of cards as in the previous age. Are you possibly not adding the correct number of guilds to the Age?

[@jaredleith1174]

@@WatchItPlayed ahh yes that was an oversight on my part. Thank you for the help!

[@Tyrogandio]

We know who that "C" is...

[@djoxy994]

Hey Rodney, great explanation but I have one questions: Can i buy resources just from one or both of my neighbours on each turn if i have enough money? Greetings from Serbia. :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep!

[@toweypat]

This is a classic game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sure is!

[@mihajlohranisavljevic6412]

Did i miss or he did not explain that when you sell a card you get 2 coin plus 1 for every yellow card you own?Or am i mistaken and there is no such rule?

[@WatchItPlayed]

That isn't a rule - you might be thinking of the rules for 7 Wonders Duel, which is a different game.

[@mihajlohranisavljevic6412]

@WatchItPlayed Thank you.

[@xxmd_gamesxx3549]

I have a question. Can you keep a card you get from a turn even if you can’t construct it? And if so where where do you put it?

[@WatchItPlayed]

With the card you pick, you must either construct it, sell it, or use it to build a stage of your wonder.

[@xxmd_gamesxx3549]

@@WatchItPlayed so you must sell it if you can’t do anything with it?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@xxmd_gamesxx3549 Exactly, you've got it!

[@sabasaba9790]

@@xxmd_gamesxx3549 Then the question is... was it worth picking. Sure, it can be useful to just pick and sell, if the card is crucial for your opponent.

[@DanClapp]

How many takes do you have to do before you catch the box correctly? Very impressive lol

[@WatchItPlayed]

Are you suggesting I don't get it the first time, every time???!!! *gasp*

[@rawadassaf2335]

Can it be played with only 2 players?

[@WatchItPlayed]

The prior edition included two player rules, but the current one doesn't. They have a 7 Wonders Duel game that is meant to cater to two player games specifically.

[@FarawayPictures]

Brilliant Rodney. Just got this brand new for £13!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Great find Chris!

[@TheErnieforss]

Wasnt this an older video. I got to the new expansion and was like. When did he add this

[@WatchItPlayed]

I have an older version of the previous edition, but this is a newer one for the newer edition. Nice to get a chance to refresh the tutorial.

[@dariosimac7254]

If i need 2 wood and my neighbor have card with 2 wood on it, does it cost 2 or 4 coin? Can i use trade post/marketplace more than once in one turn?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You pay for each individual resource, so 4 coin in that case. And yep, you can use the yellow benefit more than once per turn.

[@dariosimac7254]

So if i need 5 resources(3 from one and 2 from other neighbor) and i have marketplace total cost is 5? Thanks for info

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@dariosimac7254If those resources are on your Marketplace and the arrows are pointing in the right direction, yes (sorry, I don't remember the Marketplace icons from memory)

[@k4nful]

16:36 that the most unclear symbol of the game the description is really inaccurate can somebody explain it

[@WatchItPlayed]

You may find this thread helpful: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2502229/olympias-new-second-stage-day

[@Screven]

could you do a watch it played for the root based game?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest! I talk a bit about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XXdaisfrqUbKM&t=342

[@GWOTvetx4]

What is the different between 1st and 2nd edtions?

[@WatchItPlayed]

This thread might be able to help: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2845424/1st-vs-2nd-edition

[@GWOTvetx4]

@@WatchItPlayed thanks

[@WatchItPlayed]

I don't recall, but Google might be able to help there.

[@lukethreinen7380]

GOAT

[@teejleague3838]

Wonder-ful!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Teej!

[@masonboley876]

Rodney "use a suitable replacement" Smith.

[@mimosapudica8450]

Damn, the 2nd edition looks so much better

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@disafear3674]

This reminds me a lot of Civilization

[@lukethreinen7380]

Rodney, fess up: who is 'C' on the score sheet?

[@WatchItPlayed]

That I'll leave for you to discover on your own :)

[@BENbG8]

About resources buying...the rulebook says: " you can buy resources only from gray and brown cards." But in video he is showing opposite. I think that's incorrect -- buying starting resources from the wonder tablet.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Ben, I am confident the video is correct, but I'm not exactly sure what you are asking, or are saying is the error. You mention I'm saying the opposite of "you can buy resources only from gray and brown cards". In the video do I say you CAN'T buy resources only from gray and brown cards? That would be the opposite, and I'm pretty sure the video doesn't say that. Or are you saying something else? The last part of your comment seems to be asking if you can buy the resources from a player's starting board? If so, yep, you can! From the rules: Resources you can buy from your neighbors include: • The starting resource on their Wonder board; • Resources on their Brown cards; • Resources on their Grey cards. Hope that helps! If I'm misunderstood the questions, please let me know, and I'll see if I can address your question better.

[@BENbG8]

@@WatchItPlayed "you can buy resources from your neighbors wonder boards ( starting resources) " -- that's rule from 2dn redaction? Coz at 1st in rulebook they make special note -- "you CAN'T buy neighbours starting resources, only resources from neighbours grey and brown cards". So I saw two variants: 1st - that rule changed at 2nd edition 2nd - I have a wrong rules translation at my edition ( if be truly translation is really bad)

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@BENbG8Unfortunately, I think your translation is bad, because you could buy from your neighbors starting boards in the first edition as well. Glad to be able to help clear this up for you.

[@BENbG8]

@@WatchItPlayed thanks 👍

[@gregutech271]

Not going to play this but just like hearing Rodney talking about it! Lol

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for joining me either way :)

[@gregutech271]

I love watching ALL your how 2s Thanks for the great tutorials! Greg

[@joshfrench5858]

It’s definitely worth a try. 👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@gregutech271 Thanks Greg!

[@leoff7]

Oh Chaz... You'll do better next time

[@WatchItPlayed]

Will he?

[@leoff7]

@@WatchItPlayed nah...good point

[@rockyolympus2531]

Hmm one question : If my construction costs 2 woods, and my neighboring city can produce 1 wood only. Can I pay him 4 coins to use 2 woods ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope, you can only buy each of a neighbors resources once, per turn.

[@rockyolympus2531]

@@WatchItPlayed I see..thanks a ton. Thanks to your channel I have found 2 new favorite games :Catan and 7 Wonders,have a nice day🌅

[@Heroshii15]

Here before the inevitable reupload (Seriously, why does that keep happening?)

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's not that often is it?

[@krcarpentry2610]

Me and my brother have been baffled for hours reading manual

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope this helps!

[@krcarpentry2610]

@@WatchItPlayed we played it now with AI as 3rd and 4th took us 1.2h and I won 76 points he had 66 it was all down to me having a barracks winning the fight thanks for the great game explanation. Any other game suggestion something similar but a different take??

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@krcarpentry2610 I avoid giving personal recommendations (because what one gamer likes can be wildly different than another), but hopefully you'll find some other titles on here you might enjoy!

[@MrMukunth92]

Tell us the truth? How many takes did it take for you to catch the box in the correct direction?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Are you suggesting I don't always catch the boxes the first time, every time? *gasp*

[@alexm8047]

3 to 7 players? Why is my one 2 to 7 players?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Does you copy have a different cover? They had 2 player rules for the previous edition, but dropped them for this edition (I'm guessing because they now have 7 Wonders Duel which is designed specifically for a 2 player experience).

[@alexm8047]

@Watch It Played yes cover is slightly different, probably an older one but only brought it yesterday, so I'm not sure. Thanks for the Response!

[@jamespatrickperez8658]

first! let's goo

[@WatchItPlayed]

You were fast!