Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Parks

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
Parks

Parks

⭐ 7.7# 84💰 $40👤 1-5

Parks is a beautiful strategy game where players take a hiking trip through national parks. Players collect resources, meet along the trail, and visit iconic parks. The game features stunning artwork from the Fifty-Nine Parks series. Each season brings different opportunities as players compete to have the most memorable journey.

AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel

Specification Comparison

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of CivilizationParks
BGG Rank5 ✓84
Rating8.3 ✓7.7
Year Published2015 ✓2019
Price5540 ✓
Min Players21 ✓
Max Players45 ✓
Play Time (min)12060 ✓
Min Age1410 ✓
Complexity (1-5)4.19 ✓2.32

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

Parks — Time Estimates

1-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game70 min
Full table experience
Learning Session80 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

Parks

Categories
AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel
Mechanics
Dice RollingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Parks7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Parks?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Parks has 7.7. 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 Parks?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Parks costs approximately $40. Parks is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Parks?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Parks supports 1-5 players. Parks supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Parks more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Parks has 2.32. 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 Parks?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Parks takes about 60 minutes. Parks is the quicker game.

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