Head to head
City of the Great Machine vs The Search for Planet X
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)
- A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)
Pick The Search for Planet X if you want…
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- The lighter teach (Medium vs Medium-Heavy)
- Shorter sessions (about 75 min vs 90)
Quick facts
| City of the Great Machine | The Search for Planet X | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 60–90 min | 60–75 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | Medium |
| Age | 14+ | 13+ |
| Year | 2023 | — |
Common questions
Which is lighter, City of the Great Machine or The Search for Planet X?
The Search for Planet X 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 The Search for Planet X?
The Search for Planet X runs up to about 75 minutes; City of the Great Machine up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, The Search for Planet X is the quicker table.