Agricola vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Side by side comparison of two top board games

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

Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
⭐ 7.5# 239💰 $55👤 2-5
Dead of Winter is a cooperative survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. Each player leads a colony of survivors, completing personal and group objectives. The Crossroads system triggers story events that change the game. A traitor mechanic adds suspicion and tension.
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Agricola | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 24 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2007 ✓ | 2014 |
| Price | 55 | 55 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.63 ✓ | 3.03 |
Agricola wins in 6 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 1 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)
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game — Time Estimates
2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 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
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Categories
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingHand ManagementHidden RolesRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameTeam-Based GameTraitor GameVariable Player PowersVoting
Rating Comparison
Agricola8
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Agricola or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Agricola has a rating of 8, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. Agricola is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Agricola or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Agricola costs approximately $55 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Agricola or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Agricola supports 1-4 players and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports 2-5 players. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports more players.
Is Agricola or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Agricola has a complexity weight of 3.63 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 3.03. Agricola is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Agricola or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Agricola takes about 120 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the quicker game.