Spirit Island vs Parks

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Spirit Island

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
Parks

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

Specification Comparison

SpecSpirit IslandParks
BGG Rank11 ✓84
Rating8.4 ✓7.7
Year Published2017 ✓2019
Price6540 ✓
Min Players11
Max Players45 ✓
Play Time (min)12060 ✓
Min Age1310 ✓
Complexity (1-5)4.06 ✓2.32

Spirit Island wins in 4 categories, Parks 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)

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)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Spirit Island

Categories
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsAction QueueArea Majority / InfluenceCooperative PlayHand ManagementModular BoardSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers

Parks

Categories
AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel
Mechanics
Dice RollingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

Spirit Island8.4
Parks7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Spirit Island or Parks?
Spirit Island has a rating of 8.4, while Parks has 7.7. Spirit Island is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Spirit Island or Parks?
Spirit Island costs approximately $65 and Parks costs approximately $40. Parks is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Spirit Island or Parks?
Spirit Island supports 1-4 players and Parks supports 1-5 players. Parks supports more players.
Is Spirit Island or Parks more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Spirit Island has a complexity weight of 4.06 and Parks has 2.32. Spirit Island is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Spirit Island or Parks?
Spirit Island takes about 120 minutes to play, while Parks takes about 60 minutes. Parks is the quicker game.

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