Viticulture vs Betrayal at House on the Hill
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Viticulture
⭐ 7.9# 38💰 $45👤 1-6
Viticulture is a worker placement game where players run their own Italian vineyard. Players plant vines, harvest grapes, make wine, and fulfill orders. The game features a unique visitor card system that offers temporary bonuses. The Essential Edition streamlined the original and added new content.
EconomicFarmingTerritory Building
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 | Viticulture | Betrayal at House on the Hill |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 38 ✓ | 664 |
| Rating | 7.9 ✓ | 7 |
| Year Published | 2013 | 2004 ✓ |
| Price | 45 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 6 | 6 |
| Play Time (min) | 90 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 12 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.82 ✓ | 2.06 |
Viticulture wins in 4 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 4 categories.
Viticulture — Time Estimates
1-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game90 min
Full table experience
Learning Session105 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
Viticulture
Categories
EconomicFarmingTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action DraftingDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTurn Order: Claim ActionWorker Placement
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Viticulture7.9
Betrayal at House on the Hill7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Viticulture or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Viticulture has a rating of 7.9, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. Viticulture is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Viticulture or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Viticulture 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, Viticulture or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Viticulture supports 1-6 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. Betrayal at House on the Hill supports more players.
Is Viticulture or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Viticulture has a complexity weight of 2.82 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Viticulture is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Viticulture or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
Viticulture takes about 90 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the quicker game.