7 Wonders

In 7 Wonders, each player leads an ancient civilization and builds toward one of the Seven Wonders. The game is played in three ages. In each age you get a hand of cards, pick one to keep and play, and pass the rest to your neighbor.

Because everyone picks at the same time, turns are fast even with seven players. Cards give you resources, military strength, science symbols, buildings worth points, or trade advantages. You can buy resources you don't have from the players next to you, so your neighbors matter more than anyone else at the table.

After the third age, you add up points from several sources: military wins, science sets, buildings, your wonder stages and coins. There are many ways to win, which keeps it interesting over many plays.