Pandemic: The Board Game vs Carcassonne
If you are torn between Pandemic: The Board Game and Carcassonne, the two share In-App Purchases, Local Multiplayer and Singleplayer; here is how the numbers split. Pandemic: The Board Game wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Pandemic: The Board Game
Carcassonne| Metric | Pandemic: The Board Game | Carcassonne | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 2.88 | ★ 3.88 | Carcassonne by 1 (35%) |
| Metacritic | 83 | 63 | Pandemic: The Board Game by 20 (24%) |
| Catalog popularity | 561 adds | 501 adds | Pandemic: The Board Game by 60 (11%) |
| Avg. playtime | 1h | — | Pandemic: The Board Game is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Release year | 2013 | 2010 | Pandemic: The Board Game is newer by 3 yr |
Verdict
Pandemic: The Board Game takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on In-App Purchases, Local Multiplayer and Singleplayer, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.