Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Codenames

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

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
Codenames

Codenames

⭐ 7.6# 145💰 $20👤 2-8

Codenames is a word-based party game where two teams compete to contact their agents first. Each round, a spymaster gives a one-word clue that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates must guess the correct words while avoiding the opposing team's agents and the assassin. Simple to learn but endlessly replayable.

Card GameDeductionParty GameSpy/Secret Agent

Specification Comparison

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of CivilizationCodenames
BGG Rank5 ✓145
Rating8.3 ✓7.6
Year Published20152015
Price5520 ✓
Min Players22
Max Players48 ✓
Play Time (min)12015 ✓
Min Age1410 ✓
Complexity (1-5)4.19 ✓1.29

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories, Codenames wins in 4 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)

Codenames — Time Estimates

2-Player Game15 min
Quick session with a smaller group
8-Player Game15 min
Full table experience
Learning Session45 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

Codenames

Categories
Card GameDeductionParty GameSpy/Secret AgentWord Game
Mechanics
Communication LimitsDeductionMemoryTeam-Based Game

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Codenames7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Codenames?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Codenames has 7.6. 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 Codenames?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Codenames costs approximately $20. Codenames is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Codenames?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Codenames supports 2-8 players. Codenames supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Codenames more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Codenames has 1.29. 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 Codenames?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Codenames takes about 15 minutes. Codenames is the quicker game.

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