Head to head
City of the Great Machine vs Sonic Roll
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick City of the Great Machine if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Two teams pulling against each other
- A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)
Pick Sonic Roll if you want…
- A story you build over the course of play
- Two teams pulling against each other
- Shorter sessions (about 60 min vs 90)
Quick facts
| City of the Great Machine | Sonic Roll | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 60–90 min | 30–60 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | — |
| Age | 14+ | 14+ |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, City of the Great Machine or Sonic Roll?
Sonic Roll runs up to about 60 minutes; City of the Great Machine up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, Sonic Roll is the quicker table.