Everdell vs Spirit Island
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
Spirit Island
⭐ 8.4# 11💰 $65👤 1-4
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Everdell | Spirit Island |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 30 | 11 ✓ |
| Rating | 8 | 8.4 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2017 ✓ |
| Price | 55 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 80 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.86 | 4.06 ✓ |
Everdell wins in 3 categories, Spirit Island 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)
Spirit Island — Time Estimates
1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session135 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
Spirit Island
Categories
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsAction QueueArea Majority / InfluenceCooperative PlayHand ManagementModular BoardSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Everdell8
Spirit Island8.4
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Everdell or Spirit Island?
Everdell has a rating of 8, while Spirit Island has 8.4. Spirit Island is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Everdell or Spirit Island?
Everdell costs approximately $55 and Spirit Island costs approximately $65. Everdell is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Everdell or Spirit Island?
Everdell supports 1-4 players and Spirit Island supports 1-4 players. Spirit Island supports more players.
Is Everdell or Spirit Island more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Everdell has a complexity weight of 2.86 and Spirit Island has 4.06. Spirit Island is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Everdell or Spirit Island?
Everdell takes about 80 minutes to play, while Spirit Island takes about 120 minutes. Everdell is the quicker game.