by The Broox
Driver 8 wrote:
I've played many of the games that have been recommended (except for Among the Stars, Fairy Tales, and Shadow Hunters) but I think what I'm really looking for is a game that more of a gateway game. I see 7 Wonders as a great gateway game; not too complicated, easy for beginners to pick up, keeps you hooked, etc.
If you are looking more for gateway games and less for games mechanically similar to 7 Wonders then I would second Dominion. It has a similar theme to 7 Wonders (historical) as well as play time.