Everdell vs Pandemic
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
Pandemic
⭐ 7.6# 185💰 $35👤 2-4
Pandemic is the classic cooperative board game where players work as a team of disease-fighting specialists to save the world from four deadly outbreaks. Each player has a unique role with special abilities. Travel between cities, treat infections, and find cures before the diseases overwhelm humanity.
MedicalDiseaseCooperative Play
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Everdell | Pandemic |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 30 ✓ | 185 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2008 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 80 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 10 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.86 ✓ | 2.44 |
Everdell wins in 4 categories, Pandemic 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)
Pandemic — Time Estimates
2-Player Game45 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game45 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 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
Pandemic
Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative Play
Mechanics
Action PointsCooperative PlayHand ManagementPoint-to-Point MovementSet CollectionTrading
Rating Comparison
Everdell8
Pandemic7.6
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Everdell or Pandemic?
Everdell has a rating of 8, while Pandemic has 7.6. Everdell is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Everdell or Pandemic?
Everdell costs approximately $55 and Pandemic costs approximately $35. Pandemic is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Everdell or Pandemic?
Everdell supports 1-4 players and Pandemic supports 2-4 players. Pandemic supports more players.
Is Everdell or Pandemic more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Everdell has a complexity weight of 2.86 and Pandemic has 2.44. Everdell is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Everdell or Pandemic?
Everdell takes about 80 minutes to play, while Pandemic takes about 45 minutes. Pandemic is the quicker game.