Head to head
Slay the Spire: The Board Game vs Take Time
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Slay the Spire: The Board Game if you want…
- Dramatic moments that feel like a movie
- A story you build over the course of play
- More crunch (Medium vs Light)
- A longer, meatier session (about 150 min)
Pick Take Time if you want…
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- Two teams pulling against each other
- The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)
- Shorter sessions (about 30 min vs 150)
Quick facts
| Slay the Spire: The Board Game | Take Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 2–4 |
| Play time | 30–150 min | 30 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Light |
| Age | 12+ | 10+ |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
Common questions
Which is lighter, Slay the Spire: The Board Game or Take Time?
Take Time is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). Slay the Spire: The Board Game asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, Slay the Spire: The Board Game or Take Time?
Take Time runs up to about 30 minutes; Slay the Spire: The Board Game up to about 150. For a weeknight slot, Take Time is the quicker table.