Head to head
Memoir '44 vs Small World
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Memoir '44 if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Grounded in real-world history
- 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
| Memoir '44 | Small World | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–6 | 2–5 |
| Play time | 30–60 min | 40–80 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium |
| Age | 8+ | 8+ |
| Year | 2004 | 2009 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Memoir '44 or Small World?
Memoir '44 runs up to about 60 minutes; Small World up to about 80. For a weeknight slot, Memoir '44 is the quicker table.