Head to head
5-Minute Dungeon vs King of New York
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick 5-Minute Dungeon if you want…
- Sharp focus from setup to final turn
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)
- Shorter sessions (about 30 min vs 60)
Pick King of New York if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Sword-and-sorcery setting
- More crunch (Medium vs Light)
- A longer, meatier session (about 60 min)
Quick facts
| 5-Minute Dungeon | King of New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–5 | 2–6 |
| Play time | 5–30 min | 45–60 min |
| Complexity | Light | Medium |
| Age | 8+ | 10+ |
| Year | — | 2014 |
Common questions
Is King of New York better than 5-Minute Dungeon?
5-Minute Dungeon sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; King of New York at 100% over 1. The community rates them about evenly, so it comes down to which experience fits your group.
Which is lighter, 5-Minute Dungeon or King of New York?
5-Minute Dungeon is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). King of New York asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, 5-Minute Dungeon or King of New York?
5-Minute Dungeon runs up to about 30 minutes; King of New York up to about 60. For a weeknight slot, 5-Minute Dungeon is the quicker table.