Head to head
King of New York vs The Big Book of Madness
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick King of New York if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Sword-and-sorcery setting
- A longer, meatier session (about 60 min)
- The safer pick (100% positive vs 0%)
Pick The Big Book of Madness if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Two teams pulling against each other
- Shorter sessions (about 45 min vs 60)
Quick facts
| King of New York | The Big Book of Madness | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–6 | 2–4 |
| Play time | 45–60 min | 30–45 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium |
| Age | 10+ | 10+ |
| Year | 2014 | 2015 |
Common questions
Is The Big Book of Madness better than King of New York?
King of New York sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; The Big Book of Madness at 0% over 1. King of New York rates higher with the community, but the right pick depends on your table and taste.
Which plays faster, King of New York or The Big Book of Madness?
The Big Book of Madness runs up to about 45 minutes; King of New York up to about 60. For a weeknight slot, The Big Book of Madness is the quicker table.