It's a Wonderful World*
It's a Wonderful World is a strategic card drafting and engine-building game, where players take on the role of leaders of expanding empires. The game is designed for 1 to 5 players and offers a compelling blend of careful planning and resource management.
Gameplay Overview
- Card Drafting: Each round, players draft 7 cards, making crucial decisions about their empire's development.
- Resource Management: Players must decide which cards to recycle for immediate resources and which to construct for ongoing benefits.
- Building and Production: Completed cards are added to the empire, enhancing resource production in a specific order, requiring thoughtful planning.
- Victory Points: Building cards also contribute to victory points, which are crucial for winning the game.
Game Features
- Engine Building Mechanics: The game's core involves developing an efficient production engine, making each decision impactful.
- Replayability: With a variety of cards and strategies, the game offers high replayability.
- Solo and Multiplayer: Designed for 1-5 players, it offers a satisfying experience both as a solo game and in group settings.
Campaign Mode
- Expansions with Campaigns: Expansions introduce a campaign mode with a storyline and unique gameplay twists.
- Replayable Campaigns: Each campaign is replayable and does not destroy game components.
- Reward Boosters: Completing campaigns unlocks new cards and enhancements for the base game.
Player Experience
- Strategic Depth: The game offers a deep strategic experience without being overly complex.
- Narrative Element: The campaign mode adds a narrative element, enriching the base game.
- Accessible yet Challenging: While accessible to new players, it also presents challenges for experienced gamers.
Conclusion
It's a Wonderful World stands out with its efficient engine-building mechanics and strategic depth. The addition of campaign mode in expansions further enriches the gameplay experience, making it appealing for both solo and group play. The game is a great choice for players who enjoy strategic planning, resource management, and a touch of story-driven gameplay.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 5.
- 1 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like It's a Wonderful World so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 2 in All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 2020 winners & nominees compared.
- Position 24 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2020" list 🇩🇪
- Position 25 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2021" list 🇩🇪
- Position 7 in The best "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert"🇫🇷 winners & nominees. (Expert Game)
- Position 24 in The best board games for ages 14 and up
- Position 17 in The best board games set in a science fiction scenario (Sci-Fi) 👽
- Position 25 in The best card games to play solo (Solitaire) 🃏
- Position 4 in The best civilization games
- Position 16 in The best economic games 📈
- Position 27 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2019 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 11 in The best games presented at the Spiel.digital 2020 fair
- Position 30 in The best games where you can get bonus points at the end
- Position 6 in The best games with an income
- Position 26 in The best games with Simultaneous Action Selection
- Position 15 in The Best "Gouden Ludo🇧🇪" winners and nominees
- Position 7 in The best "Jogoeu User's Game (J.U.G.)🇵🇹" winners and nominees
- Position 17 in The best "Swiss Gamers Award🇨🇭" winners and nominees
- Position 22 in The Best "Vuoden Peli🇫🇮" winners and nominees
- Position 11 in The favorite games of Alan R. Moon ❤️
- Position 29 in The most beautiful board, card & dice games of all time
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