Bear Valley cover

Bear Valley

2016 · Rio Grande Games

Pass · 0% positive · 1 verdict

Between Two Cities cover

Between Two Cities

2015 · Stonemaier Games

Solid · 100% positive · 1 verdict

Pick Bear Valley if you want…

  • Crunchy individual problem-solving
  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)

Pick Between Two Cities if you want…

  • Crunchy individual problem-solving
  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • More crunch (Medium vs Light)
  • The safer pick (100% positive vs 0%)

Quick facts

Bear ValleyBetween Two Cities
Players2–43–7
Play time30–45 min20–40 min
ComplexityLightMedium
Age8+10+
Year20162015

Common questions

Is Between Two Cities better than Bear Valley?

Between Two Cities sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; Bear Valley at 0% over 1. Between Two Cities rates higher with the community, but the right pick depends on your table and taste.

Which is lighter, Bear Valley or Between Two Cities?

Bear Valley is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). Between Two Cities asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.