| Player | Wonder | Side | Starts with... |
| Player 1 (starting player) |
Halikarnassos - The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus (base) |
B |
6 Coins 4 Leader cards 8 Age I cards *
|
| Player 2 |
Alexandria - The Lighthouse of Alexandria (base) |
A |
6 Coins 4 Leader cards 8 Age I cards *
|
| Player 3 |
Rhodes - The Colossus of Rhodes (base) |
B |
6 Coins 4 Leader cards 8 Age I cards *
|
| Player 4 |
Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel (Wonder) |
B |
6 Coins 4 Leader cards 8 Age I cards *
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