Head to head
Distilled vs Res Publica: 2230AD
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Distilled if you want…
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- A longer, meatier session (about 150 min)
- The safer pick (100% positive vs 0%)
Pick Res Publica: 2230AD if you want…
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Shorter sessions (about 120 min vs 150)
Quick facts
| Distilled | Res Publica: 2230AD | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–5 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 90–150 min | 60–120 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | Medium-Heavy |
| Age | 14+ | 12+ |
| Year | 2023 | 2015 |
Common questions
Is Res Publica: 2230AD better than Distilled?
Distilled sits at 100% positive over 2 verdicts; Res Publica: 2230AD at 0% over 1. Distilled rates higher with the community, but the right pick depends on your table and taste.
Which plays faster, Distilled or Res Publica: 2230AD?
Res Publica: 2230AD runs up to about 120 minutes; Distilled up to about 150. For a weeknight slot, Res Publica: 2230AD is the quicker table.