Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 vs King of Tokyo

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

⭐ 8.6# 2💰 $60👤 2-4

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.

MedicalDiseaseCooperative PlayLegacy
King of Tokyo

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

SpecPandemic Legacy: Season 1King of Tokyo
BGG Rank2 ✓533
Rating8.6 ✓7.1
Year Published20152011 ✓
Price6030 ✓
Min Players22
Max Players46 ✓
Play Time (min)6030 ✓
Min Age138 ✓
Complexity (1-5)2.83 ✓1.56

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 wins in 3 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 5 categories.

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 — Time Estimates

2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game60 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

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative PlayLegacy
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayHand ManagementLegacyPoint-to-Point MovementSet CollectionTrading

King of Tokyo

Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

Pandemic Legacy: Season 18.6
King of Tokyo7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or King of Tokyo?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 has a rating of 8.6, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or King of Tokyo?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 costs approximately $60 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or King of Tokyo?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 supports 2-4 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 has a complexity weight of 2.83 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or King of Tokyo?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 takes about 60 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.

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