Head to head
Ace of Spades vs City of the Great Machine
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Ace of Spades if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Two teams pulling against each other
- The lighter teach (Medium vs Medium-Heavy)
- Shorter sessions (about 45 min vs 90)
Pick City of the Great Machine if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Two teams pulling against each other
- More crunch (Medium-Heavy vs Medium)
- A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)
Quick facts
| Ace of Spades | City of the Great Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–2 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 40–45 min | 60–90 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium-Heavy |
| Age | 14+ | 14+ |
| Year | — | 2023 |
Common questions
Which is lighter, Ace of Spades or City of the Great Machine?
Ace of Spades is the lighter game (Medium complexity vs Medium-Heavy). City of the Great Machine asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, Ace of Spades or City of the Great Machine?
Ace of Spades runs up to about 45 minutes; City of the Great Machine up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, Ace of Spades is the quicker table.