Streets of Justice C vs Urban Strike: City Wargaming Mat Comparison

Two city mats, two different jobs

The Streets of Justice C and Urban Strike mats both put modern city combat on your tabletop, but they solve different problems. Streets of Justice C is built around a specific road configuration and a ~10mm street scale, while Urban Strike offers a broader size range and a wider choice of overlays. Your game system and table space should drive the decision more than the artwork.

Below, I break down what each mat actually offers based on the supplied catalog information, so you can match the right urban terrain play mat to your collection.

Layout and scale: where the two mats diverge

• Streets of Justice C: Features a distinct road layout (C configuration) and is scaled at ~10mm, which the listing specifically calls out as perfect for Dropzone Commander and BattleTech. If you play those systems, this mat is designed with your scale in mind.
• Urban Strike: The supplied information does not specify a scale. It presents a generic city-center theme without a stated street scale, so you'll need to judge whether the visual density suits your models. It's a safer choice if you play multiple scales and want one mat that can serve several games.

What the catalog confirms about each mat

• Mats by Mars: Streets of Justice C Tabletop Wargaming Play Mat: Street scale: ~10mm – perfect for Dropzone Commander & BattleTech. This is the clearest differentiator: if you play those games, the Streets of Justice C mat is scaled for your miniatures.

  

• Mats by Mars: Urban Strike Tabletop Wargaming Play Mat: Each mat features a slight texture that keeps models from unwanted sliding. A practical surface detail that helps during play, especially on a smooth table.

  

Size and overlay options: flexibility vs focus

• Streets of Justice C sizes: Available in 36"x36", 36"x48", 48"x48", 48"x60", and 48"x72". That covers standard skirmish up to large tournament tables.
• Urban Strike sizes: Offers a much wider range: 22"x30", 24"x24", 24"x36", 30"x30", 36"x36", 48"x48", 48"x60", 36"x72", 48"x72", 44"x30", 44"x60", 44"x90", and 34"x22". If you need an unusual size or a smaller mat for RPGs, Urban Strike is more likely to fit.
• Overlays: Both mats offer optional measurement overlays, including RPG Grid, 3" Grid, 1" Hex, Guild Grid, M4E, Wrath Grid, and Warmachine Steamroller 2026 (availability varies by size). Urban Strike also has a Blank option. Choose an overlay only if your game uses a specific measurement pattern; otherwise, a blank mat keeps the artwork unobstructed.

Durability and care: shared strengths

• Mats by Mars: Streets of Justice C Tabletop Wargaming Play Mat: Our mats will not stretch or shrink over time. Dimensional stability matters for tournament play and consistent games.
• Mats by Mars: Urban Strike Tabletop Wargaming Play Mat: A wet-erase compatible, easy to clean, waterproof mat. Useful if you mark objectives or measurements directly on the mat.

Price and value: what you pay for

At catalog prices, the Streets of Justice C mat is listed at USD 12.56 (compared to a USD 18.75 comparison price), while the Urban Strike mat is listed at USD 11.25 (also compared to USD 18.75). The difference is small, so price alone shouldn't decide it. Consider the scale and size options first; both mats are cut to exact dimensions for home and tournament play.

Which city wargaming play mat should you choose?

Choose the Streets of Justice C mat if you play Dropzone Commander, BattleTech, or other ~10mm-scale games and want a road layout that matches that scale. Choose the Urban Strike mat if you need a specific size not offered by Streets of Justice C, want a blank or overlay option, or play multiple game systems at different scales. If you're unsure about scale compatibility, the Urban Strike's lack of a stated scale makes it a more flexible but less targeted choice.

For a deeper look at matching mats to terrain themes, see our guide on choosing a wargaming mat for busy city terrain.