Viticulture vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
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
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
⭐ 7.5# 239💰 $55👤 2-5
Dead of Winter is a cooperative survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. Each player leads a colony of survivors, completing personal and group objectives. The Crossroads system triggers story events that change the game. A traitor mechanic adds suspicion and tension.
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Viticulture | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 38 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 7.9 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2013 ✓ | 2014 |
| Price | 45 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 6 ✓ | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 90 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 13 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.82 | 3.03 ✓ |
Viticulture wins in 8 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 1 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)
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game — Time Estimates
2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 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
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Categories
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingHand ManagementHidden RolesRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameTeam-Based GameTraitor GameVariable Player PowersVoting
Rating Comparison
Viticulture7.9
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Viticulture or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Viticulture has a rating of 7.9, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. Viticulture is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Viticulture or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Viticulture costs approximately $45 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. Viticulture is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Viticulture or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Viticulture supports 1-6 players and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports 2-5 players. Viticulture supports more players.
Is Viticulture or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Viticulture has a complexity weight of 2.82 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 3.03. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Viticulture or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Viticulture takes about 90 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. Viticulture is the quicker game.