The Castles of Burgundy vs The Resistance: Avalon

Side by side comparison of two top board games

The Castles of Burgundy

The Castles of Burgundy

⭐ 8.2# 10💰 $35👤 2-4

The Castles of Burgundy is a tile-based strategy game set in medieval France. Players take on the roles of princes and princesses building their own estates by acquiring and placing tiles representing different types of buildings, farms, and waterways. The game is known for its deep strategy using dice as action points.

EconomicMedievalTerritory Building
The Resistance: Avalon

The Resistance: Avalon

⭐ 7.6# 146💰 $20👤 5-10

The Resistance: Avalon is a social deduction game where players are Knights of the Round Table on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Hidden among them are spies working for Mordred. Players debate, accuse, and vote to determine who goes on missions. This hidden-identity game is all about reading players and building trust.

BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasy

Specification Comparison

SpecThe Castles of BurgundyThe Resistance: Avalon
BGG Rank10 ✓146
Rating8.2 ✓7.6
Year Published2011 ✓2012
Price3520 ✓
Min Players2 ✓5
Max Players410 ✓
Play Time (min)9030 ✓
Min Age12 ✓13
Complexity (1-5)3.02 ✓1.77

The Castles of Burgundy wins in 6 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 3 categories.

The Castles of Burgundy — Time Estimates

2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game90 min
Full table experience
Learning Session105 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

The Resistance: Avalon — Time Estimates

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

Category & Mechanic Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy

Categories
EconomicMedievalTerritory Building
Mechanics
Dice RollingDice as Action PointsHexagon GridIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTile Placement

The Resistance: Avalon

Categories
BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasyParty Game
Mechanics
DeductionHidden RolesTeam-Based GameVoting

Rating Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy8.2
The Resistance: Avalon7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, The Castles of Burgundy or The Resistance: Avalon?
The Castles of Burgundy has a rating of 8.2, while The Resistance: Avalon has 7.6. The Castles of Burgundy is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Castles of Burgundy or The Resistance: Avalon?
The Castles of Burgundy costs approximately $35 and The Resistance: Avalon costs approximately $20. The Resistance: Avalon is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Castles of Burgundy or The Resistance: Avalon?
The Castles of Burgundy supports 2-4 players and The Resistance: Avalon supports 5-10 players. The Resistance: Avalon supports more players.
Is The Castles of Burgundy or The Resistance: Avalon more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Castles of Burgundy has a complexity weight of 3.02 and The Resistance: Avalon has 1.77. The Castles of Burgundy is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Castles of Burgundy or The Resistance: Avalon?
The Castles of Burgundy takes about 90 minutes to play, while The Resistance: Avalon takes about 30 minutes. The Resistance: Avalon is the quicker game.

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