Apples to Apples cover

Apples to Apples

1999 · Out of the Box Publishing

Pass · 0% positive · 1 verdict

The Red Dragon Inn cover

The Red Dragon Inn

2007 · SlugFest Games

Mixed · 0% positive · 1 verdict

Pick Apples to Apples if you want…

  • Reading the room and talking your way through
  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)
  • A longer, meatier session (about 60 min)

Pick The Red Dragon Inn if you want…

  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Sword-and-sorcery setting
  • More crunch (Medium vs Light)
  • Shorter sessions (about 45 min vs 60)

Quick facts

Apples to ApplesThe Red Dragon Inn
Players42–4
Play time30–60 min45 min
ComplexityLightMedium
Age12+13+
Year19992007

Common questions

Is The Red Dragon Inn better than Apples to Apples?

Apples to Apples sits at 0% positive over 1 verdicts; The Red Dragon Inn at 0% over 1. The community rates them about evenly, so it comes down to which experience fits your group.

Which is lighter, Apples to Apples or The Red Dragon Inn?

Apples to Apples is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). The Red Dragon Inn asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.

Which plays faster, Apples to Apples or The Red Dragon Inn?

The Red Dragon Inn runs up to about 45 minutes; Apples to Apples up to about 60. For a weeknight slot, The Red Dragon Inn is the quicker table.