Star Wars: Rebellion vs King of Tokyo

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Specification Comparison

SpecStar Wars: RebellionKing of Tokyo
BGG Rank6533
Rating8.47.1
Year Published20162011
Price9030
Min Players22
Max Players46
Play Time (min)18030
Min Age148
Complexity (1-5)3.731.56

Star Wars: Rebellion wins in 3 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 5 categories.

Star Wars: Rebellion — Time Estimates

2-Player Game180 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game240 min
Full table experience
Learning Session240 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

King of Tokyo — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Star Wars: Rebellion

Categories
BluffingScience FictionWargame
Mechanics
Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceArea MovementDice RollingHidden MovementTeam-Based GameVariable Player Powers

King of Tokyo

Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

Star Wars: Rebellion8.4
King of Tokyo7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Star Wars: Rebellion or King of Tokyo?
Star Wars: Rebellion has a rating of 8.4, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. Star Wars: Rebellion is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Star Wars: Rebellion or King of Tokyo?
Star Wars: Rebellion costs approximately $90 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Star Wars: Rebellion or King of Tokyo?
Star Wars: Rebellion supports 2-4 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Star Wars: Rebellion or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Star Wars: Rebellion has a complexity weight of 3.73 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Star Wars: Rebellion is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Star Wars: Rebellion or King of Tokyo?
Star Wars: Rebellion takes about 180 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.

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