Parks vs King of Tokyo
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
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 | Parks | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 84 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 7.7 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2019 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 40 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 10 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.32 ✓ | 1.56 |
Parks wins in 4 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 5 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)
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
Parks
Categories
AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel
Mechanics
Dice RollingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionWorker Placement
King of Tokyo
Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Parks7.7
King of Tokyo7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Parks or King of Tokyo?
Parks has a rating of 7.7, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. Parks is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Parks or King of Tokyo?
Parks costs approximately $40 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Parks or King of Tokyo?
Parks supports 1-5 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Parks or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Parks has a complexity weight of 2.32 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Parks is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Parks or King of Tokyo?
Parks takes about 60 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.