Spirit Island vs Betrayal at House on the Hill
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Spirit Island
⭐ 8.4# 11💰 $65👤 1-4
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
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 | Spirit Island | Betrayal at House on the Hill |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 11 ✓ | 664 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2004 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 12 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.06 ✓ | 2.06 |
Spirit Island wins in 4 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 5 categories.
Spirit Island — Time Estimates
1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session135 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
Spirit Island
Categories
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsAction QueueArea Majority / InfluenceCooperative PlayHand ManagementModular BoardSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Spirit Island8.4
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Spirit Island or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Spirit Island has a rating of 8.4, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. Spirit Island is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Spirit Island or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Spirit Island costs approximately $65 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, Spirit Island or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Spirit Island supports 1-4 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is Spirit Island or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Spirit Island has a complexity weight of 4.06 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Spirit Island is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Spirit Island or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Spirit Island takes about 120 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the quicker game.