The Resistance: Avalon vs Betrayal at House on the Hill

Side by side comparison of two top board games

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
Betrayal at House on the Hill

Betrayal at House on the Hill

⭐ 7# 664💰 $40👤 3-6

Betrayal at House on the Hill is a cooperative game with a twist. Players explore a haunted mansion, room by room, until one player turns traitor. The haunts are different each game, drawn from 50 possible scenarios. Before the haunt, everyone works together; after, it's a race for survival.

AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror

Specification Comparison

SpecThe Resistance: AvalonBetrayal at House on the Hill
BGG Rank146 ✓664
Rating7.6 ✓7
Year Published20122004 ✓
Price20 ✓40
Min Players53 ✓
Max Players10 ✓6
Play Time (min)30 ✓60
Min Age1312 ✓
Complexity (1-5)1.772.06 ✓

The Resistance: Avalon wins in 5 categories, Betrayal at House on the Hill wins in 4 categories.

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)

Betrayal at House on the Hill — Time Estimates

3-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

The Resistance: Avalon

Categories
BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasyParty Game
Mechanics
DeductionHidden RolesTeam-Based GameVoting

Betrayal at House on the Hill

Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyHorror
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingModular BoardRole PlayingTeam-Based GameTile PlacementTraitor GameVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

The Resistance: Avalon7.6
Betrayal at House on the Hill7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, The Resistance: Avalon or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
The Resistance: Avalon has a rating of 7.6, while Betrayal at House on the Hill has 7. The Resistance: Avalon is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Resistance: Avalon or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
The Resistance: Avalon costs approximately $20 and Betrayal at House on the Hill costs approximately $40. The Resistance: Avalon is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Resistance: Avalon or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
The Resistance: Avalon supports 5-10 players and Betrayal at House on the Hill supports 3-6 players. The Resistance: Avalon supports more players.
Is The Resistance: Avalon or Betrayal at House on the Hill more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Resistance: Avalon has a complexity weight of 1.77 and Betrayal at House on the Hill has 2.06. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Resistance: Avalon or Betrayal at House on the Hill?
The Resistance: Avalon takes about 30 minutes to play, while Betrayal at House on the Hill takes about 60 minutes. The Resistance: Avalon is the quicker game.

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