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The Medals expansion adds objectives that reward you with Medals for completing specific goals during the game. You also get two new Wonders (Colosseum of Rome and Ziggurat of Ur) and new Progress tokens. Use Medals to gain extra victory points and break ties.

What the Medals Expansion Adds

The 7 Wonders Architects: Medals Expansion introduces a new game element: Medals. These are objectives you can achieve before your opponents, and each Medal gives you a permanent advantage. The expansion also includes two new Wonders—the Colosseum of Rome and the Ziggurat of Ur—and new Progress tokens that add fresh strategic options. The core game remains the same, but Medals give you extra goals to pursue alongside building your Wonder.

How Medals Change Your Strategy

Medals reward you for being first to complete certain objectives, like constructing a Wonder stage or collecting a set of resources. This means you can't just focus on your own Wonder; you also need to watch what opponents are doing and race them for key achievements. The new Wonders have unique abilities that can help you grab Medals faster, so choose your Wonder based on your preferred playstyle. The Progress tokens also offer one-time bonuses that can give you an edge in the Medal race.

How to Use Medals Step by Step

  1. Set Up the Medals Board: Place the Medals board near the main game board. Shuffle the Medal tiles and place them face up on the matching spaces. Each game uses a random set of Medals, so the objectives change every time. Checkpoint: Make sure all players can see the Medals board clearly. Common mistake: forgetting to remove Medals that require a Wonder stage if you're playing with fewer than 4 players.
  2. Choose Your Wonder: Select one of the two new Wonders: the Colosseum of Rome or the Ziggurat of Ur. Each has a unique ability that can help you achieve Medals faster. For example, the Colosseum might let you draw extra cards, while the Ziggurat gives you resource flexibility. Checkpoint: Read your Wonder's ability aloud so everyone knows what you can do. Common mistake: picking a Wonder without considering how its ability aligns with the Medals in play.
  3. Play the Game Normally, But Watch the Medals: Play 7 Wonders Architects as usual. Whenever you complete a Medal objective (like building a Wonder stage or collecting three of the same resource), immediately take the corresponding Medal tile. Place it in front of you. You can only claim each Medal once per game. Checkpoint: Announce when you claim a Medal so opponents know the race is on. Common mistake: forgetting to check if you've already claimed a Medal before taking another action.
  4. Use New Progress Tokens Wisely: When you draw a Progress token from the new set, read its effect carefully. Some give you a one-time bonus like drawing extra cards or stealing a resource. Use these to help you reach Medal objectives faster or to block opponents from doing the same. Checkpoint: Keep your Progress token face up so everyone can see it. Common mistake: hoarding a token when using it immediately would secure a Medal.
  5. Score Medals at the End: At the end of the game, each Medal you've claimed is worth 3 victory points. Medals also act as tiebreakers: if two players have the same score, the one with more Medals wins. Add Medal points to your Wonder and other scoring. Checkpoint: Count Medals before revealing final scores. Common mistake: forgetting that Medals count as tiebreakers, so a player with fewer points but more Medals might still win.

Product Details

  • 7 Wonders - Architects: Medals Expansion: Constructing a Wonder isn't enough anymore! From now on, Medals will reward you for completing your objectives. Every decision counts towards leaving your mark on History and making sure your opponents don't take the lead. This expansion features two new Wonders (the Colosseum of Rome and the Ziggurat of Ur), new Progress tokens and a new game element: Medals. These are objectives to be achieved before your opponents. Medals add a competitive race element to 7 Wonders Architects, making every turn more tense and strategic. The new Wonders and Progress tokens give you more ways to customize your approach.