Agricola vs Spirit Island
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Agricola
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.
Spirit Island
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Agricola | Spirit Island |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 24 | 11 ✓ |
| Rating | 8 | 8.4 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2007 ✓ | 2017 |
| Price | 55 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.63 | 4.06 ✓ |
Agricola wins in 3 categories, Spirit Island wins in 3 categories.