Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Dune: Imperium

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Specification Comparison

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of CivilizationDune: Imperium
BGG Rank515
Rating8.38.2
Year Published20152020
Price5550
Min Players21
Max Players44
Play Time (min)120120
Min Age1414
Complexity (1-5)4.193.59

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 4 categories, Dune: Imperium wins in 2 categories.

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization — Time Estimates

2-Player Game120 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game240 min
Full table experience
Learning Session210 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Dune: Imperium — Time Estimates

1-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

Categories
CivilizationEconomic
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTimerTurn Order: ProgressiveVariable Phase Order

Dune: Imperium

Categories
FantasyPoliticalScience FictionWargame
Mechanics
Action PointsCard DraftingDeck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementOpen DraftingWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Dune: Imperium8.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Dune: Imperium?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Dune: Imperium has 8.2. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Dune: Imperium?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Dune: Imperium costs approximately $50. Dune: Imperium is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Dune: Imperium?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Dune: Imperium supports 1-4 players. Dune: Imperium supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Dune: Imperium more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Dune: Imperium has 3.59. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Dune: Imperium?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Dune: Imperium takes about 120 minutes. Dune: Imperium is the quicker game.

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