7 Wonders: Edifice

I was worried the shared projects would feel tacked on, but failing to finish one actually stings in the best way. The two new wonders slot in cleanly with the base game too.

The communal building mechanic is such a clever twist—suddenly you're paying attention to what everyone else is doing, not just your own hand. The two new Wonders add nice variety, and the failed-project penalty makes every shared decision feel tense. Great addition to the base game.

I was a bit worried the group projects would slow down our usual fast-paced games, but they actually force some really tense negotiations that we've never had before. The two new Wonders also shake up the starting draft nicely, and the failed-project penalty makes everyone pay attention to what's be