Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs King of Tokyo
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
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.
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 | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 5 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 8.3 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.19 ✓ | 1.56 |
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 5 categories.