Codenames vs Betrayal at House on the Hill

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Codenames

Codenames

⭐ 7.6# 145💰 $20👤 2-8

Codenames is a word-based party game where two teams compete to contact their agents first. Each round, a spymaster gives a one-word clue that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates must guess the correct words while avoiding the opposing team's agents and the assassin. Simple to learn but endlessly replayable.

Card GameDeductionParty GameSpy/Secret Agent
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

SpecCodenamesBetrayal at House on the Hill
BGG Rank145 ✓664
Rating7.6 ✓7
Year Published20152004 ✓
Price20 ✓40
Min Players2 ✓3
Max Players8 ✓6
Play Time (min)15 ✓60
Min Age10 ✓12
Complexity (1-5)1.292.06 ✓

Codenames wins in 7 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 2 categories.

Codenames — Time Estimates

2-Player Game15 min
Quick session with a smaller group
8-Player Game15 min
Full table experience
Learning Session45 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

Codenames

Categories
Card GameDeductionParty GameSpy/Secret AgentWord Game
Mechanics
Communication LimitsDeductionMemoryTeam-Based Game

Betrayal at House on the Hill

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

Rating Comparison

Codenames7.6
Betrayal at House on the Hill7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Codenames or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Codenames has a rating of 7.6, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. Codenames is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Codenames or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Codenames costs approximately $20 and Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40. Codenames is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Codenames or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Codenames supports 2-8 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Codenames supports more players.
Is Codenames or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Codenames has a complexity weight of 1.29 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Codenames or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Codenames takes about 15 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. Codenames is the quicker game.

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