The Resistance: Avalon vs King of Tokyo
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
King of Tokyo
⭐ 7.1# 533💰 $30👤 2-6
King of Tokyo is a fast-paced dice game where players take on the roles of giant monsters competing to become the King of Tokyo. Roll dice to attack, heal, or earn victory points. The last monster standing - or the first to score 20 victory points - wins. Easy to learn and always exciting.
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Specification Comparison
| Spec | The Resistance: Avalon | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 146 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 7.6 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2012 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 20 ✓ | 30 |
| Min Players | 5 | 2 ✓ |
| Max Players | 10 ✓ | 6 |
| Play Time (min) | 30 | 30 |
| Min Age | 13 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.77 ✓ | 1.56 |
The Resistance: Avalon wins in 5 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 3 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)
King of Tokyo — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
The Resistance: Avalon
Categories
BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasyParty Game
Mechanics
DeductionHidden RolesTeam-Based GameVoting
King of Tokyo
Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
The Resistance: Avalon7.6
King of Tokyo7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, The Resistance: Avalon or King of Tokyo?
The Resistance: Avalon has a rating of 7.6, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. The Resistance: Avalon is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Resistance: Avalon or King of Tokyo?
The Resistance: Avalon costs approximately $20 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. The Resistance: Avalon is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Resistance: Avalon or King of Tokyo?
The Resistance: Avalon supports 5-10 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. The Resistance: Avalon supports more players.
Is The Resistance: Avalon or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Resistance: Avalon has a complexity weight of 1.77 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. The Resistance: Avalon is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Resistance: Avalon or King of Tokyo?
The Resistance: Avalon takes about 30 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.