Gloomhaven vs The Resistance: Avalon
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a game of tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players take on the role of wandering mercenaries with their own specializations, goals, and personal stories. Each scenario in Gloomhaven presents a new challenge, and players must work together to overcome enemies and obstacles. Between scenarios, players improve their characters by gaining new abilities, items, and perks. The game also features a legacy-style component where choices made in one scenario affect future scenarios.
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 | Gloomhaven | The Resistance: Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 146 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2012 ✓ |
| Price | 140 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 5 |
| Max Players | 4 | 10 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 1.77 |
Gloomhaven wins in 5 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 4 categories.