7 Wonders Duel vs Betrayal at House on the Hill
Side by side comparison of two top board games
7 Wonders Duel
⭐ 8.1# 17💰 $30👤 2-2
7 Wonders Duel adapts the classic 7 Wonders for two players. Players build their civilizations by drafting cards from a pyramid-shaped display. The game introduces new victory conditions: military domination or scientific superiority, in addition to the standard score-based victory. Tense, fast, and deeply strategic.
AncientCard GameCivilization
Betrayal at House on the Hill
⭐ 7# 664💰 $40👤 3-6
Betrayal at House on the Hill is a cooperative game with a twist. Players explore a haunted mansion, room by room, until one player turns traitor. The haunts are different each game, drawn from 50 possible scenarios. Before the haunt, everyone works together; after, it's a race for survival.
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Specification Comparison
| Spec | 7 Wonders Duel | Betrayal at House on the Hill |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 17 ✓ | 664 |
| Rating | 8.1 ✓ | 7 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2004 ✓ |
| Price | 30 ✓ | 40 |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 2 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 30 ✓ | 60 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.28 ✓ | 2.06 |
7 Wonders Duel wins in 7 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 2 categories.
7 Wonders Duel — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
2-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Betrayal at House on the Hill — Time Estimates
3-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
7 Wonders Duel
Categories
AncientCard GameCivilization
Mechanics
Card DraftingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionSimultaneous Action Selection
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
7 Wonders Duel8.1
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, 7 Wonders Duel or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
7 Wonders Duel has a rating of 8.1, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. 7 Wonders Duel is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, 7 Wonders Duel or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
7 Wonders Duel costs approximately $30 and Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40. 7 Wonders Duel is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, 7 Wonders Duel or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
7 Wonders Duel supports 2-2 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is 7 Wonders Duel or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, 7 Wonders Duel has a complexity weight of 2.28 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. 7 Wonders Duel is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, 7 Wonders Duel or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
7 Wonders Duel takes about 30 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. 7 Wonders Duel is the quicker game.