Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Food Chain Magnate

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Specification Comparison

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of CivilizationFood Chain Magnate
BGG Rank520
Rating8.38.1
Year Published20152015
Price5595
Min Players22
Max Players45
Play Time (min)120120
Min Age1414
Complexity (1-5)4.194.25

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories, Food Chain Magnate wins in 2 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)

Food Chain Magnate — Time Estimates

2-Player Game120 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game240 min
Full table experience
Learning Session210 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

Food Chain Magnate

Categories
EconomicFoodTerritory Building
Mechanics
Card DraftingDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementIncomeMap DeformationMarketModular BoardTile PlacementTurn Order: Claim Action

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Food Chain Magnate8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Food Chain Magnate?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Food Chain Magnate has 8.1. 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 Food Chain Magnate?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Food Chain Magnate costs approximately $95. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Food Chain Magnate?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Food Chain Magnate supports 2-5 players. Food Chain Magnate supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Food Chain Magnate more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Food Chain Magnate has 4.25. Food Chain Magnate is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Food Chain Magnate?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Food Chain Magnate takes about 120 minutes. Food Chain Magnate is the quicker game.

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