Agricola vs Betrayal at House on the Hill

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Agricola

Agricola

⭐ 8# 24💰 $55👤 1-4

Agricola is a farming strategy game where players manage their own family farms. Workers gather resources, build fences, plant crops, and raise animals through 14 rounds. The game is known for its tight resource economy and the constant pressure to feed your family. With many cards for variety, each game offers unique strategic paths.

EconomicFarming
Betrayal at House on the Hill

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

SpecAgricolaBetrayal at House on the Hill
BGG Rank24 ✓664
Rating8 ✓7
Year Published20072004 ✓
Price5540 ✓
Min Players1 ✓3
Max Players46 ✓
Play Time (min)12060 ✓
Min Age1212
Complexity (1-5)3.63 ✓2.06

Agricola wins in 4 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 4 categories.

Agricola — Time Estimates

1-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game150 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 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

Agricola

Categories
EconomicFarming
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTurn Order: Claim ActionWorker Placement

Betrayal at House on the Hill

Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

Agricola8
Betrayal at House on the Hill7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Agricola or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Agricola has a rating of 8, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. Agricola is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Agricola or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Agricola costs approximately $55 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, Agricola or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Agricola supports 1-4 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is Agricola or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Agricola has a complexity weight of 3.63 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Agricola is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Agricola or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Agricola takes about 120 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the quicker game.

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