The Castles of Burgundy vs Betrayal at House on the Hill

Side by side comparison of two top board games

The Castles of Burgundy

The Castles of Burgundy

⭐ 8.2# 10💰 $35👤 2-4

The Castles of Burgundy is a tile-based strategy game set in medieval France. Players take on the roles of princes and princesses building their own estates by acquiring and placing tiles representing different types of buildings, farms, and waterways. The game is known for its deep strategy using dice as action points.

EconomicMedievalTerritory Building
Betrayal at House on the Hill

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

Specification Comparison

SpecThe Castles of BurgundyBetrayal at House on the Hill
BGG Rank10 ✓664
Rating8.2 ✓7
Year Published20112004 ✓
Price35 ✓40
Min Players2 ✓3
Max Players46 ✓
Play Time (min)9060 ✓
Min Age1212
Complexity (1-5)3.02 ✓2.06

The Castles of Burgundy wins in 5 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 3 categories.

The Castles of Burgundy — Time Estimates

2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game90 min
Full table experience
Learning Session105 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

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)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy

Categories
EconomicMedievalTerritory Building
Mechanics
Dice RollingDice as Action PointsHexagon GridIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTile Placement

Betrayal at House on the Hill

Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy8.2
Betrayal at House on the Hill7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, The Castles of Burgundy or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
The Castles of Burgundy has a rating of 8.2, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. The Castles of Burgundy is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Castles of Burgundy or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
The Castles of Burgundy costs approximately $35 and Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40. The Castles of Burgundy is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Castles of Burgundy or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
The Castles of Burgundy supports 2-4 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is The Castles of Burgundy or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Castles of Burgundy has a complexity weight of 3.02 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. The Castles of Burgundy is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Castles of Burgundy or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
The Castles of Burgundy takes about 90 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the quicker game.

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