Pandemic vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
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
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
⭐ 7.5# 239💰 $55👤 2-5
Dead of Winter is a cooperative survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. Each player leads a colony of survivors, completing personal and group objectives. The Crossroads system triggers story events that change the game. A traitor mechanic adds suspicion and tension.
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Pandemic | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 185 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 7.6 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2008 ✓ | 2014 |
| Price | 35 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 45 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.44 | 3.03 ✓ |
Pandemic wins in 6 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game 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)
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game — Time Estimates
2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Pandemic
Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative Play
Mechanics
Action PointsCooperative PlayHand ManagementPoint-to-Point MovementSet CollectionTrading
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Categories
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingHand ManagementHidden RolesRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameTeam-Based GameTraitor GameVariable Player PowersVoting
Rating Comparison
Pandemic7.6
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Pandemic or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Pandemic has a rating of 7.6, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. Pandemic is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Pandemic or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Pandemic costs approximately $35 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. Pandemic is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Pandemic or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Pandemic supports 2-4 players and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports 2-5 players. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports more players.
Is Pandemic or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Pandemic has a complexity weight of 2.44 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 3.03. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Pandemic or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Pandemic takes about 45 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. Pandemic is the quicker game.