Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Betrayal at House on the Hill
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
⭐ 8.3# 5💰 $55👤 2-4
Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.
CivilizationEconomic
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 | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization | Betrayal at House on the Hill |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 5 ✓ | 664 |
| Rating | 8.3 ✓ | 7 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2004 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 12 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.19 ✓ | 2.06 |
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 4 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 5 categories.
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization — Time Estimates
2-Player Game120 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game240 min
Full table experience
Learning Session210 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
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
Categories
CivilizationEconomic
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTimerTurn Order: ProgressiveVariable Phase Order
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 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, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization 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.
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