Betrayal at House on the Hill vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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
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 | Betrayal at House on the Hill | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 664 | 239 ✓ |
| Rating | 7 | 7.5 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2004 ✓ | 2014 |
| Price | 40 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 3 | 2 ✓ |
| Max Players | 6 ✓ | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.06 | 3.03 ✓ |
Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 5 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 4 categories.
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)
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
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers
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
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Betrayal at House on the Hill or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Betrayal at House on the Hill has a rating of 7, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Betrayal at House on the Hill or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Betrayal at House on the Hill or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports 2-5 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is Betrayal at House on the Hill or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Betrayal at House on the Hill has a complexity weight of 2.06 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, Betrayal at House on the Hill or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the quicker game.
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