Dominion vs Betrayal at House on the Hill

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Dominion

Dominion

⭐ 7.6# 102💰 $40👤 2-4

Dominion is the game that created the deck-building genre. Players start with a small deck of cards and use them to buy more powerful cards, gradually building an efficient engine. Each game uses a different set of 10 kingdom cards from the available pool, creating nearly infinite variety. The goal is to have the most victory points when the game ends.

Card GameMedieval
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

SpecDominionBetrayal at House on the Hill
BGG Rank102 ✓664
Rating7.6 ✓7
Year Published20082004 ✓
Price4040
Min Players2 ✓3
Max Players46 ✓
Play Time (min)30 ✓60
Min Age1312 ✓
Complexity (1-5)2.35 ✓2.06

Dominion wins in 5 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 3 categories.

Dominion — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 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

Dominion

Categories
Card GameMedieval
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementOpen Drafting

Betrayal at House on the Hill

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

Rating Comparison

Dominion7.6
Betrayal at House on the Hill7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Dominion or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Dominion has a rating of 7.6, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. Dominion is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Dominion or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Dominion costs approximately $40 and Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Dominion or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Dominion 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 Dominion or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Dominion has a complexity weight of 2.35 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Dominion is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Dominion or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Dominion takes about 30 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. Dominion is the quicker game.

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