Parks vs Pandemic
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
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
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Parks | Pandemic |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 84 ✓ | 185 |
| Rating | 7.7 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2019 | 2008 ✓ |
| Price | 40 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 10 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.32 | 2.44 ✓ |
Parks wins in 4 categories, Pandemic 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)
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)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Parks
Categories
AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel
Mechanics
Dice RollingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionWorker Placement
Pandemic
Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative Play
Mechanics
Action PointsCooperative PlayHand ManagementPoint-to-Point MovementSet CollectionTrading
Rating Comparison
Parks7.7
Pandemic7.6
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Parks or Pandemic?
Parks has a rating of 7.7, while Pandemic has 7.6. Parks is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Parks or Pandemic?
Parks costs approximately $40 and Pandemic costs approximately $35. Pandemic is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Parks or Pandemic?
Parks supports 1-5 players and Pandemic supports 2-4 players. Parks supports more players.
Is Parks or Pandemic more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Parks has a complexity weight of 2.32 and Pandemic has 2.44. Pandemic is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Parks or Pandemic?
Parks takes about 60 minutes to play, while Pandemic takes about 45 minutes. Pandemic is the quicker game.