Pandemic vs The Resistance: Avalon
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Pandemic
⭐ 7.6# 185💰 $35👤 2-4
Pandemic is the classic cooperative board game where players work as a team of disease-fighting specialists to save the world from four deadly outbreaks. Each player has a unique role with special abilities. Travel between cities, treat infections, and find cures before the diseases overwhelm humanity.
MedicalDiseaseCooperative Play
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
| Spec | Pandemic | The Resistance: Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 185 | 146 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2008 ✓ | 2012 |
| Price | 35 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 5 |
| Max Players | 4 | 10 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 45 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.44 ✓ | 1.77 |
Pandemic wins in 4 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 4 categories.
Pandemic — Time Estimates
2-Player Game45 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game45 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 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
Pandemic
Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative Play
Mechanics
Action PointsCooperative PlayHand ManagementPoint-to-Point MovementSet CollectionTrading
The Resistance: Avalon
Categories
BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasyParty Game
Mechanics
DeductionHidden RolesTeam-Based GameVoting
Rating Comparison
Pandemic7.6
The Resistance: Avalon7.6
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Pandemic or The Resistance: Avalon?
Pandemic has a rating of 7.6, while The Resistance: Avalon has 7.6. The Resistance: Avalon is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Pandemic or The Resistance: Avalon?
Pandemic costs approximately $35 and The Resistance: Avalon costs approximately $20. The Resistance: Avalon is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Pandemic or The Resistance: Avalon?
Pandemic supports 2-4 players and The Resistance: Avalon supports 5-10 players. The Resistance: Avalon supports more players.
Is Pandemic or The Resistance: Avalon more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Pandemic has a complexity weight of 2.44 and The Resistance: Avalon has 1.77. Pandemic is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Pandemic or The Resistance: Avalon?
Pandemic takes about 45 minutes to play, while The Resistance: Avalon takes about 30 minutes. The Resistance: Avalon is the quicker game.