Everdell vs Betrayal at House on the Hill
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Everdell
⭐ 8# 30💰 $55👤 1-4
Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
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
| Spec | Everdell | Betrayal at House on the Hill |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 30 ✓ | 664 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2004 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 80 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.86 ✓ | 2.06 |
Everdell wins in 5 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 4 categories.
Everdell — Time Estimates
1-Player Game40 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game80 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 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
Everdell
Categories
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTableau BuildingWorker Placement
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Everdell8
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Everdell or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Everdell has a rating of 8, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. Everdell is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Everdell or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Everdell costs approximately $55 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, Everdell or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Everdell supports 1-4 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is Everdell or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Everdell has a complexity weight of 2.86 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Everdell is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Everdell or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Everdell takes about 80 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the quicker game.