It's a Wonderful World
- Designer Frédéric Guérard
- Publisher La Boîte de Jeu , Blackrock Games , Engames , Evrikus , Fantasmagoria
- Illustration Anthony Wolff
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
You lead an expanding empire, planning production and competing for victory points. Each round players draft cards, choose some to recycle for immediate resources and others to build for ongoing production and points. Built cards increase your production capacity and the production phase follows a specific order, making timing important. The game blends Closed Drafting, Hand Management and Set Collection in a sci‑fi economic setting.
Who Is This Game For?
For hobby gamers who enjoy drafting and engine-building; ages 14+ and a ~45 minute playtime indicate moderate complexity. Solo play is supported (1 player). New players benefit from some drafting experience but motivated beginners can learn quickly.
How It Works
It's a closed drafting game where each round players pick from a hand of cards. With hand management and set collection you decide which cards to build and which to recycle for income/resources. Built cards expand your production engine and contribute to end-game scoring and bonuses. Actions are chosen simultaneously, then a production phase resolves in a fixed order, so planning and sequencing matter.
What Makes It Special
Frédéric Guérard merges tight drafting with engine-building in a compact card game (2019). The game was a 2019 nominee for Golden Geek Best Card Game and Golden Geek Board Game of the Year and received the Tric Trac d'Or in 2019. Multi‑use cards and the ordered production phase set it apart from other drafting titles.
Awards
2021
2019
2019
- 2019 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
- 2019 Swiss Gamers Award — Nominated
Pro
- Short-ish playtime (~45 minutes) with strategic depth
- Strong engine-building via multi-use cards
- Closed drafting combined with simultaneous choices
- Includes solo mode (1 player)
Contra
- Moderate complexity; new players may need time to learn drafting
- Requires planning and patience for timing-heavy plays
Setting & Atmosphäre
A sci‑fi/economic theme: you expand an empire and develop production structures to dominate a new world. The setting is derived from the game's categories (Civilization, Science Fiction, Economic).
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus early on clear production paths and use recycling for short-term resources; learn the production order before pursuing complex synergies.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes. The game supports solo play (minimum 1 player).
How long does a game really take?
Listed duration is about 45 minutes; first games or campaign sessions can run longer.
What prior experience do I need?
Some drafting and engine-building familiarity helps, but motivated newcomers can learn the mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Compared to classic drafting games, it's Wonderful World pairs Closed Drafting with a pronounced engine-building focus and an ordered production phase that emphasizes timing.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 14, it's better suited to families with older teens or experienced players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Closed Drafting, Hand Management and Engine-Building (Income/Set Collection) plus a fixed production order.
Fazit
A focused drafting engine for 1–5 players with modest playtime; best for those who enjoy building production chains and timing their plays. Recommended if you like calculated planning and simultaneous drafting.
