Everdell vs King of Tokyo
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
King of Tokyo
⭐ 7.1# 533💰 $30👤 2-6
King of Tokyo is a fast-paced dice game where players take on the roles of giant monsters competing to become the King of Tokyo. Roll dice to attack, heal, or earn victory points. The last monster standing - or the first to score 20 victory points - wins. Easy to learn and always exciting.
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Everdell | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 30 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 80 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 10 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.86 ✓ | 1.56 |
Everdell wins in 4 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 5 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)
King of Tokyo — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 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
King of Tokyo
Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Everdell8
King of Tokyo7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Everdell or King of Tokyo?
Everdell has a rating of 8, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. Everdell is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Everdell or King of Tokyo?
Everdell costs approximately $55 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Everdell or King of Tokyo?
Everdell supports 1-4 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Everdell or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Everdell has a complexity weight of 2.86 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Everdell is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Everdell or King of Tokyo?
Everdell takes about 80 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.