Catan vs The Resistance: Avalon
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Catan
Catan is the classic strategy game that introduced modern board gaming to the world. Players build settlements, cities, and roads on the island of Catan by collecting and trading resources. The modular board creates a different island each game. Trade and negotiation are key as players work to become the dominant settlement on Catan.
The Resistance: Avalon
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Catan | The Resistance: Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 583 | 146 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.1 | 7.6 ✓ |
| Year Published | 1995 ✓ | 2012 |
| Price | 35 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 3 ✓ | 5 |
| Max Players | 4 | 10 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.33 ✓ | 1.77 |
Catan wins in 4 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 5 categories.