7 Wonders vs Betrayal at House on the Hill
Side by side comparison of two top board games
7 Wonders
⭐ 7.8# 45💰 $40👤 2-7
7 Wonders is a card drafting game where players build ancient civilizations by constructing Wonders of the World. Each player manages a civilization through three ages, choosing cards that provide resources, military strength, scientific advances, or civic structures. The game supports up to 7 players and plays quickly.
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 | Betrayal at House on the Hill |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 45 ✓ | 664 |
| Rating | 7.8 ✓ | 7 |
| Year Published | 2010 | 2004 ✓ |
| Price | 40 | 40 |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 7 ✓ | 6 |
| Play Time (min) | 30 ✓ | 60 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.33 ✓ | 2.06 |
7 Wonders wins in 7 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 1 categories.
7 Wonders — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
7-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
Categories
AncientCard GameCivilization
Mechanics
Card DraftingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
7 Wonders7.8
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, 7 Wonders or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
7 Wonders has a rating of 7.8, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. 7 Wonders is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, 7 Wonders or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
7 Wonders costs approximately $40 and Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, 7 Wonders or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
7 Wonders supports 2-7 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. 7 Wonders supports more players.
Is 7 Wonders or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, 7 Wonders has a complexity weight of 2.33 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. 7 Wonders is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, 7 Wonders or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
7 Wonders takes about 30 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. 7 Wonders is the quicker game.