Pandemic vs Betrayal at House on the Hill
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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
Betrayal at House on the Hill
⭐ 7# 664💰 $40👤 3-6
Betrayal at House on the Hill is a cooperative game with a twist. Players explore a haunted mansion, room by room, until one player turns traitor. The haunts are different each game, drawn from 50 possible scenarios. Before the haunt, everyone works together; after, it's a race for survival.
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Pandemic | Betrayal at House on the Hill |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 185 ✓ | 664 |
| Rating | 7.6 ✓ | 7 |
| Year Published | 2008 | 2004 ✓ |
| Price | 35 ✓ | 40 |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 45 ✓ | 60 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.44 ✓ | 2.06 |
Pandemic wins in 7 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 2 categories.
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)
Betrayal at House on the Hill — Time Estimates
3-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Pandemic
Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative Play
Mechanics
Action PointsCooperative PlayHand ManagementPoint-to-Point MovementSet CollectionTrading
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Pandemic7.6
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Pandemic or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Pandemic has a rating of 7.6, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. Pandemic is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Pandemic or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Pandemic costs approximately $35 and Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40. Pandemic is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Pandemic or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Pandemic supports 2-4 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is Pandemic or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Pandemic has a complexity weight of 2.44 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Pandemic is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Pandemic or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Pandemic takes about 45 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. Pandemic is the quicker game.