Spirit Island vs The Resistance: Avalon

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Spirit Island

Spirit Island

⭐ 8.4# 11💰 $65👤 1-4

Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.

FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
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

Specification Comparison

SpecSpirit IslandThe Resistance: Avalon
BGG Rank11 ✓146
Rating8.4 ✓7.6
Year Published20172012 ✓
Price6520 ✓
Min Players1 ✓5
Max Players410 ✓
Play Time (min)12030 ✓
Min Age1313
Complexity (1-5)4.06 ✓1.77

Spirit Island wins in 4 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 4 categories.

Spirit Island — Time Estimates

1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session135 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

Spirit Island

Categories
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsAction QueueArea Majority / InfluenceCooperative PlayHand ManagementModular BoardSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers

The Resistance: Avalon

Categories
BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasyParty Game
Mechanics
DeductionHidden RolesTeam-Based GameVoting

Rating Comparison

Spirit Island8.4
The Resistance: Avalon7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Spirit Island or The Resistance: Avalon?
Spirit Island has a rating of 8.4, while The Resistance: Avalon has 7.6. Spirit Island is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Spirit Island or The Resistance: Avalon?
Spirit Island costs approximately $65 and The Resistance: Avalon costs approximately $20. The Resistance: Avalon is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Spirit Island or The Resistance: Avalon?
Spirit Island supports 1-4 players and The Resistance: Avalon supports 5-10 players. The Resistance: Avalon supports more players.
Is Spirit Island or The Resistance: Avalon more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Spirit Island has a complexity weight of 4.06 and The Resistance: Avalon has 1.77. Spirit Island is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Spirit Island or The Resistance: Avalon?
Spirit Island takes about 120 minutes to play, while The Resistance: Avalon takes about 30 minutes. The Resistance: Avalon is the quicker game.

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