Azul vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Azul
⭐ 7.7# 76💰 $30👤 2-4
Azul is a beautiful tile-placement game where players decorate the walls of the Royal Palace of Dona Maria. Players take turns drafting colorful tiles from factories and placing them on their player boards. The game is elegant and simple to learn but offers deep strategic decisions about when to take tiles and how to complete patterns.
Abstract StrategyPuzzleTerritory Building
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 | Azul | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 76 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 7.7 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 30 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 45 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.77 | 3.03 ✓ |
Azul wins in 5 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 3 categories.
Azul — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game45 min
Full table experience
Learning Session68 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
Azul
Categories
Abstract StrategyPuzzleTerritory Building
Mechanics
DraftingEnd Game BonusesOpen DraftingPattern BuildingSet CollectionTile 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
Azul7.7
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Azul or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Azul has a rating of 7.7, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. Azul is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Azul or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Azul costs approximately $30 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. Azul is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Azul or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Azul supports 2-4 players and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports 2-5 players. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports more players.
Is Azul or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Azul has a complexity weight of 1.77 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 3.03. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Azul or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Azul takes about 45 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. Azul is the quicker game.