Star Wars: Rebellion vs Codenames
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Star Wars: Rebellion
Star Wars: Rebellion is a strategy game in which the Galactic Empire seeks to crush the Rebel Alliance, while the Rebels try to ignite a rebellion across the galaxy. One player commands the Imperial forces, while the other leads the Rebel Alliance. The game uses a unique system of hidden movement and deduction as the Rebels move their base while the Empire searches for it.
Codenames
Codenames is a word-based party game where two teams compete to contact their agents first. Each round, a spymaster gives a one-word clue that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates must guess the correct words while avoiding the opposing team's agents and the assassin. Simple to learn but endlessly replayable.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Star Wars: Rebellion | Codenames |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 6 ✓ | 145 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2016 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 90 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 8 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 180 | 15 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.73 ✓ | 1.29 |
Star Wars: Rebellion wins in 3 categories, Codenames wins in 5 categories.