Head to head
City of the Great Machine vs Star Wars: Rebellion
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
- Shorter sessions (about 90 min vs 240)
Pick Star Wars: Rebellion if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Far-future and space setting
- A longer, meatier session (about 240 min)
Quick facts
| City of the Great Machine | Star Wars: Rebellion | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 2–4 |
| Play time | 60–90 min | 180–240 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | Medium-Heavy |
| Age | 14+ | 14+ |
| Year | 2023 | 2016 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, City of the Great Machine or Star Wars: Rebellion?
City of the Great Machine runs up to about 90 minutes; Star Wars: Rebellion up to about 240. For a weeknight slot, City of the Great Machine is the quicker table.