Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Spirit Island
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.
Spirit Island
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization | Spirit Island |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 5 ✓ | 11 |
| Rating | 8.3 | 8.4 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2015 ✓ | 2017 |
| Price | 55 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 14 | 13 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.19 ✓ | 4.06 |
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 4 categories, Spirit Island wins in 3 categories.