The Resistance: Avalon vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
⭐ 7.5# 239💰 $55👤 2-5
Dead of Winter is a cooperative survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. Each player leads a colony of survivors, completing personal and group objectives. The Crossroads system triggers story events that change the game. A traitor mechanic adds suspicion and tension.
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Specification Comparison
| Spec | The Resistance: Avalon | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 146 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 7.6 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2012 ✓ | 2014 |
| Price | 20 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 5 | 2 ✓ |
| Max Players | 10 ✓ | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 30 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 13 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.77 | 3.03 ✓ |
The Resistance: Avalon wins in 7 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 2 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)
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game — Time Estimates
2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
The Resistance: Avalon
Categories
BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasyParty Game
Mechanics
DeductionHidden RolesTeam-Based GameVoting
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Categories
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingHand ManagementHidden RolesRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameTeam-Based GameTraitor GameVariable Player PowersVoting
Rating Comparison
The Resistance: Avalon7.6
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, The Resistance: Avalon or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
The Resistance: Avalon has a rating of 7.6, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. The Resistance: Avalon is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Resistance: Avalon or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
The Resistance: Avalon costs approximately $20 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. The Resistance: Avalon is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Resistance: Avalon or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
The Resistance: Avalon supports 5-10 players and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports 2-5 players. The Resistance: Avalon supports more players.
Is The Resistance: Avalon or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Resistance: Avalon has a complexity weight of 1.77 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 3.03. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Resistance: Avalon or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
The Resistance: Avalon takes about 30 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. The Resistance: Avalon is the quicker game.