Terraforming Mars vs King of Tokyo
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Terraforming Mars
In Terraforming Mars, players take on the role of corporations working together to terraform the planet Mars. Players compete for victory points while raising temperature, creating oxygen, and covering the planet with water. Each player manages their own corporation, playing project cards that represent technologies, infrastructure, or events.
King of Tokyo
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Terraforming Mars | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 4 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2016 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 50 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.24 ✓ | 1.56 |
Terraforming Mars wins in 4 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 5 categories.