Spirit Island vs Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
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
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
⭐ 7.7# 63💰 $50👤 2-4
Clank! combines deck-building with dungeon crawling. Players explore a dragon's lair, collecting treasures and artifacts while trying not to make too much noise (clank!). The game features a unique push-your-luck element where careless players attract the dragon's attention and risk getting eaten.
AdventureFantasyScience Fiction
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Spirit Island | Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 11 ✓ | 63 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.7 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2016 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 50 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 12 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.06 ✓ | 2.31 |
Spirit Island wins in 4 categories, Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure wins in 4 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)
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 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
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
Categories
AdventureFantasyScience Fiction
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDice RollingHand ManagementModular BoardPush Your Luck
Rating Comparison
Spirit Island8.4
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure7.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Spirit Island or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Spirit Island has a rating of 8.4, while Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure has 7.7. Spirit Island is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Spirit Island or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Spirit Island costs approximately $65 and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure costs approximately $50. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Spirit Island or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Spirit Island supports 1-4 players and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure supports 2-4 players. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure supports more players.
Is Spirit Island or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Spirit Island has a complexity weight of 4.06 and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure has 2.31. Spirit Island is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Spirit Island or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Spirit Island takes about 120 minutes to play, while Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure takes about 60 minutes. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is the quicker game.