Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 vs Catan
Side by side comparison of two top board games

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is a cooperative game where your team of disease-fighting specialists must cure four deadly diseases before they overwhelm the world. As you play, the game evolves - characters gain new abilities, cities can fall into ruin, and the story unfolds based on your actions. Each success or failure permanently changes the game, creating a unique experience for your group.

Catan
Catan is the classic strategy game that introduced modern board gaming to the world. Players build settlements, cities, and roads on the island of Catan by collecting and trading resources. The modular board creates a different island each game. Trade and negotiation are key as players work to become the dominant settlement on Catan.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 | Catan |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 2 ✓ | 583 |
| Rating | 8.6 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 1995 ✓ |
| Price | 60 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 60 |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.83 ✓ | 2.33 |
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 wins in 4 categories, Catan wins in 3 categories.