Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Side by side comparison of two top board games

Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
⭐ 7.7# 63💰 $50👤 2-4
Clank! combines deck-building with dungeon crawling. Players explore a dragon's lair, collecting treasures and artifacts while trying not to make too much noise (clank!). The game features a unique push-your-luck element where careless players attract the dragon's attention and risk getting eaten.
AdventureFantasyScience Fiction

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 | Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 63 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 7.7 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2016 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 50 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.31 | 3.03 ✓ |
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure wins in 5 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 3 categories.
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 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
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
Categories
AdventureFantasyScience Fiction
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDice RollingHand ManagementModular BoardPush Your Luck
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
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure7.7
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure has a rating of 7.7, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure costs approximately $50 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure 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 Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure has a complexity weight of 2.31 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, Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure takes about 60 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is the quicker game.
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