Head to head
Between Two Cities vs Scram!
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Between Two Cities if you want…
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- Shorter sessions (about 40 min vs 60)
Pick Scram! if you want…
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- A longer, meatier session (about 60 min)
Quick facts
| Between Two Cities | Scram! | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 3–7 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 20–40 min | 30–60 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium |
| Best at | — | 4 players |
| Age | 10+ | 12+ |
| Year | 2015 | 2023 |
Common questions
Is Scram! better than Between Two Cities?
Between Two Cities sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; Scram! at 100% over 1. The community rates them about evenly, so it comes down to which experience fits your group.
Which plays faster, Between Two Cities or Scram!?
Between Two Cities runs up to about 40 minutes; Scram! up to about 60. For a weeknight slot, Between Two Cities is the quicker table.