Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Twilight Struggle

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Specification Comparison

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of CivilizationTwilight Struggle
BGG Rank59
Rating8.38.3
Year Published20152005
Price5555
Min Players22
Max Players42
Play Time (min)120120
Min Age1413
Complexity (1-5)4.193.55

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories, Twilight Struggle 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)

Twilight Struggle — Time Estimates

2-Player Game120 min
Quick session with a smaller group
2-Player Game180 min
Full table experience
Learning Session180 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

Twilight Struggle

Categories
PoliticalWargameModern Warfare
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard-DrivenDice RollingHand ManagementSimultaneous Action Selection

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Twilight Struggle8.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Twilight Struggle?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Twilight Struggle has 8.3. Twilight Struggle is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Twilight Struggle?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Twilight Struggle costs approximately $55. Twilight Struggle is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Twilight Struggle?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Twilight Struggle supports 2-2 players. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Twilight Struggle more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Twilight Struggle has 3.55. 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 Twilight Struggle?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Twilight Struggle takes about 120 minutes. Twilight Struggle is the quicker game.

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