Head to head
MOD X or Harmonies
To help you decide
Why you'd pick each one
MOD X
- Less well known, if you want something off the beaten track.
- Easier to teach and to get to the table: 1.3 vs 2.0 in weight.
Harmonies
- Better rated on BoardGameGeek: 8.0 vs 6.9.
- Far more played: 32,630 ratings against 114.
- Meatier, if you want something to chew on.
- Plays solo.
- Brings chaining and tile placement, which the other one doesn't have.
- Works with younger players: 10+ against 15+.
The numbers, side by side
| Data point | MOD X | Harmonies |
|---|---|---|
| BGG rating | 6.9 | 8.0 Better rated |
| Ratings | 114 | 32,630 |
| Players | 2–4 | 1–4 |
| Playing time | 25 min | 30–45 min |
| Complexity | 1.3 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 |
| Age | 15+ | 10+ |
| Year | 2012 | 2024 |
Only the rating gets a winner mark. A shorter or lighter game isn't a better one: it depends on what you're after.
Ratings and catalogue data are attributed to BoardGameGeek.