7 Wonders Duel cover

7 Wonders Duel

2015 · Repos Production

Solid · 100% positive · 1 verdict

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The Isle of Cats

2019 · The City of Games

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Pick 7 Wonders Duel if you want…

  • Grounded in real-world history
  • Each player gets a different toolkit
  • Shorter sessions (about 30 min vs 90)

Pick The Isle of Cats if you want…

  • Picking from a shared pool, denying opponents
  • Hunting the right combination of cards or tiles
  • A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)

Quick facts

7 Wonders DuelThe Isle of Cats
Players21–4
Play time30 min60–90 min
ComplexityMediumMedium
Age10+10+
Year20152019

What players of both say

1 person owns both games.

Common questions

Which plays faster, 7 Wonders Duel or The Isle of Cats?

7 Wonders Duel runs up to about 30 minutes; The Isle of Cats up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, 7 Wonders Duel is the quicker table.

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