Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Everdell

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
Everdell

Everdell

⭐ 8# 30💰 $55👤 1-4

Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.

AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building

Specification Comparison

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of CivilizationEverdell
BGG Rank5 ✓30
Rating8.3 ✓8
Year Published2015 ✓2018
Price5555
Min Players21 ✓
Max Players44
Play Time (min)12080 ✓
Min Age1410 ✓
Complexity (1-5)4.19 ✓2.86

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

Everdell — Time Estimates

1-Player Game40 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game80 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

Everdell

Categories
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTableau BuildingWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Everdell8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Everdell?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Everdell has 8. 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 Everdell?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Everdell costs approximately $55. Everdell is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Everdell?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Everdell supports 1-4 players. Everdell supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Everdell more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Everdell has 2.86. 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 Everdell?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Everdell takes about 80 minutes. Everdell is the quicker game.

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