Scythe vs King of Tokyo

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Specification Comparison

SpecScytheKing of Tokyo
BGG Rank7533
Rating8.37.1
Year Published20162011
Price7530
Min Players12
Max Players56
Play Time (min)11530
Min Age148
Complexity (1-5)3.441.56

Scythe wins in 4 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 5 categories.

Scythe — Time Estimates

1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game115 min
Full table experience
Learning Session133 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

Scythe

Categories
EconomicFarmingScience FictionTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceAsymmetric Starting PositionsCard DraftingEngine BuildingHand ManagementHexagon GridModular BoardVariable Player Powers

King of Tokyo

Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

Scythe8.3
King of Tokyo7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Scythe or King of Tokyo?
Scythe has a rating of 8.3, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. Scythe is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Scythe or King of Tokyo?
Scythe costs approximately $75 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Scythe or King of Tokyo?
Scythe supports 1-5 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Scythe or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Scythe has a complexity weight of 3.44 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Scythe is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Scythe or King of Tokyo?
Scythe takes about 115 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.

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