Parks vs Betrayal at House on the Hill
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Parks
⭐ 7.7# 84💰 $40👤 1-5
Parks is a beautiful strategy game where players take a hiking trip through national parks. Players collect resources, meet along the trail, and visit iconic parks. The game features stunning artwork from the Fifty-Nine Parks series. Each season brings different opportunities as players compete to have the most memorable journey.
AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel
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 | Parks | Betrayal at House on the Hill |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 84 ✓ | 664 |
| Rating | 7.7 ✓ | 7 |
| Year Published | 2019 | 2004 ✓ |
| Price | 40 | 40 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 5 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 60 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.32 ✓ | 2.06 |
Parks wins in 5 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 2 categories.
Parks — Time Estimates
1-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game70 min
Full table experience
Learning Session80 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
Parks
Categories
AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel
Mechanics
Dice RollingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionWorker Placement
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Parks7.7
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Parks or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Parks has a rating of 7.7, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. Parks is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Parks or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Parks costs approximately $40 and Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Parks or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Parks supports 1-5 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is Parks or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Parks has a complexity weight of 2.32 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Parks is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Parks or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Parks takes about 60 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the quicker game.