Parks vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
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
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 | Parks | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 84 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 7.7 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2019 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 40 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.32 | 3.03 ✓ |
Parks wins in 6 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game 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)
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
Parks
Categories
AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel
Mechanics
Dice RollingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionWorker Placement
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
Parks7.7
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Parks or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Parks has a rating of 7.7, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. Parks is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Parks or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Parks costs approximately $40 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. Parks is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Parks or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Parks supports 1-5 players and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports 2-5 players. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports more players.
Is Parks or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Parks has a complexity weight of 2.32 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, Parks or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Parks takes about 60 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. Parks is the quicker game.