Head to head
Res Publica: 2230AD vs Sail
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
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 180)
Pick Sail if you want…
- A story you build over the course of play
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- A longer, meatier session (about 180 min)
Quick facts
| Res Publica: 2230AD | Sail | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 60–120 min | 90–180 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | Medium-Heavy |
| Age | 12+ | 14+ |
| Year | 2015 | 2023 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Res Publica: 2230AD or Sail?
Res Publica: 2230AD runs up to about 120 minutes; Sail up to about 180. For a weeknight slot, Res Publica: 2230AD is the quicker table.