Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Star Wars: Rebellion

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Specification Comparison

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of CivilizationStar Wars: Rebellion
BGG Rank56
Rating8.38.4
Year Published20152016
Price5590
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)120180
Min Age1414
Complexity (1-5)4.193.73

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 5 categories, Star Wars: Rebellion wins in 1 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)

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)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

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

Star Wars: Rebellion

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

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Star Wars: Rebellion8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Star Wars: Rebellion?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Star Wars: Rebellion has 8.4. Star Wars: Rebellion is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Star Wars: Rebellion?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Star Wars: Rebellion costs approximately $90. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Star Wars: Rebellion?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Star Wars: Rebellion supports 2-4 players. Star Wars: Rebellion supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Star Wars: Rebellion more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Star Wars: Rebellion has 3.73. 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 Star Wars: Rebellion?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Star Wars: Rebellion takes about 180 minutes. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the quicker game.

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