Head to head
King of New York vs Small World
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick King of New York if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Sword-and-sorcery setting
- Shorter sessions (about 60 min vs 80)
Pick Small World if you want…
- Sword-and-sorcery setting
- Grounded in real-world history
- A longer, meatier session (about 80 min)
Quick facts
| King of New York | Small World | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–6 | 2–5 |
| Play time | 45–60 min | 40–80 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium |
| Age | 10+ | 8+ |
| Year | 2014 | 2009 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, King of New York or Small World?
King of New York runs up to about 60 minutes; Small World up to about 80. For a weeknight slot, King of New York is the quicker table.