Spirit Island vs King of Tokyo
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
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 | Spirit Island | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 11 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.06 ✓ | 1.56 |
Spirit Island wins in 4 categories, King of Tokyo 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)
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
Spirit Island
Categories
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsAction QueueArea Majority / InfluenceCooperative PlayHand ManagementModular BoardSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers
King of Tokyo
Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Spirit Island8.4
King of Tokyo7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Spirit Island or King of Tokyo?
Spirit Island has a rating of 8.4, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. Spirit Island is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Spirit Island or King of Tokyo?
Spirit Island costs approximately $65 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Spirit Island or King of Tokyo?
Spirit Island supports 1-4 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Spirit Island or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Spirit Island has a complexity weight of 4.06 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Spirit Island is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Spirit Island or King of Tokyo?
Spirit Island takes about 120 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.