Head to head
ZigZag or Cascadia
To help you decide
Why you'd pick each one
ZigZag
- Less well known, if you want something off the beaten track.
- Works with younger players: 8+ against 10+.
Cascadia
- Better rated on BoardGameGeek: 7.9 vs 5.8.
- Far more played: 57,082 ratings against 35.
- Handles up to 4 players.
- Plays solo.
- Brings chaining and end game bonuses, which the other one doesn't have.
The numbers, side by side
| Data point | ZigZag | Cascadia |
|---|---|---|
| BGG rating | 5.8 | 7.9 Better rated |
| Ratings | 35 | 57,082 |
| Players | 2 | 1–4 |
| Playing time | 30 min | 30–45 min |
| Complexity | 1.4 / 5 | 1.8 / 5 |
| Age | 8+ | 10+ |
| Year | 2005 | 2021 |
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.