Betrayal at House on the Hill vs King of Tokyo
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
King of Tokyo
⭐ 7.1# 533💰 $30👤 2-6
King of Tokyo is a fast-paced dice game where players take on the roles of giant monsters competing to become the King of Tokyo. Roll dice to attack, heal, or earn victory points. The last monster standing - or the first to score 20 victory points - wins. Easy to learn and always exciting.
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Betrayal at House on the Hill | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 664 | 533 ✓ |
| Rating | 7 | 7.1 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2004 ✓ | 2011 |
| Price | 40 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 3 | 2 ✓ |
| Max Players | 6 | 6 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.06 ✓ | 1.56 |
Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 2 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 6 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)
King of Tokyo — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 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
King of Tokyo
Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
King of Tokyo7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Betrayal at House on the Hill or King of Tokyo?
Betrayal at House on the Hill has a rating of 7, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. King of Tokyo is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Betrayal at House on the Hill or King of Tokyo?
Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Betrayal at House on the Hill or King of Tokyo?
Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Betrayal at House on the Hill or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Betrayal at House on the Hill has a complexity weight of 2.06 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Betrayal at House on the Hill or King of Tokyo?
Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.