Pandemic vs King of Tokyo
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
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
| Spec | Pandemic | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 185 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 7.6 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2008 ✓ | 2011 |
| Price | 35 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 45 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 8 | 8 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.44 ✓ | 1.56 |
Pandemic wins in 4 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 3 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)
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
Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative Play
Mechanics
Action PointsCooperative PlayHand ManagementPoint-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
Pandemic7.6
King of Tokyo7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Pandemic or King of Tokyo?
Pandemic has a rating of 7.6, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. Pandemic is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Pandemic or King of Tokyo?
Pandemic costs approximately $35 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Pandemic or King of Tokyo?
Pandemic supports 2-4 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Pandemic or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Pandemic has a complexity weight of 2.44 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Pandemic is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Pandemic or King of Tokyo?
Pandemic takes about 45 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.