Head to head
City of the Great Machine vs Star Trek Panic
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
- More crunch (Medium-Heavy vs Medium)
- Shorter sessions (about 90 min vs 120)
Pick Star Trek Panic if you want…
- Two teams pulling against each other
- Coordinating moves with teammates
- The lighter teach (Medium vs Medium-Heavy)
- A longer, meatier session (about 120 min)
Quick facts
| City of the Great Machine | Star Trek Panic | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 2–4 |
| Play time | 60–90 min | 60–120 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | Medium |
| Age | 14+ | 13+ |
| Year | 2023 | 2016 |
Common questions
Which is lighter, City of the Great Machine or Star Trek Panic?
Star Trek Panic 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, City of the Great Machine or Star Trek Panic?
City of the Great Machine runs up to about 90 minutes; Star Trek Panic up to about 120. For a weeknight slot, City of the Great Machine is the quicker table.