Ticket to Ride vs Betrayal at House on the Hill
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Ticket to Ride
⭐ 7.4# 258💰 $45👤 2-5
Ticket to Ride is a railway-themed strategy game where players collect train cards to claim railway routes across North America. Players compete to connect cities and complete destination tickets for points. The game is easy to learn but offers strategic depth through route planning and blocking opponents.
TrainsTransportation
Betrayal at House on the Hill
⭐ 7# 664💰 $40👤 3-6
Betrayal at House on the Hill is a cooperative game with a twist. Players explore a haunted mansion, room by room, until one player turns traitor. The haunts are different each game, drawn from 50 possible scenarios. Before the haunt, everyone works together; after, it's a race for survival.
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Ticket to Ride | Betrayal at House on the Hill |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 258 ✓ | 664 |
| Rating | 7.4 ✓ | 7 |
| Year Published | 2004 | 2004 |
| Price | 45 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 5 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 60 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.87 | 2.06 ✓ |
Ticket to Ride wins in 4 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 3 categories.
Ticket to Ride — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Betrayal at House on the Hill — Time Estimates
3-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Ticket to Ride
Categories
TrainsTransportation
Mechanics
Card DraftingConnectionsHand ManagementNetwork and Route BuildingOpen DraftingSet Collection
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Ticket to Ride7.4
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Ticket to Ride or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Ticket to Ride has a rating of 7.4, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. Ticket to Ride is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Ticket to Ride or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Ticket to Ride costs approximately $45 and Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Ticket to Ride or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Ticket to Ride supports 2-5 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is Ticket to Ride or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Ticket to Ride has a complexity weight of 1.87 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Ticket to Ride or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Ticket to Ride takes about 60 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the quicker game.