Splendor vs The Resistance: Avalon
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Splendor
Splendor is a fast-paced gem-collecting game where players take on the role of Renaissance merchants. Players collect gem tokens to purchase development cards, which provide permanent bonuses and prestige points. The game is easy to learn and plays quickly, making it an ideal gateway game for new board gamers.
The Resistance: Avalon
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Splendor | The Resistance: Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 207 | 146 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.5 | 7.6 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2014 | 2012 ✓ |
| Price | 35 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 5 |
| Max Players | 4 | 10 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 30 | 30 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.79 ✓ | 1.77 |
Splendor wins in 3 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 5 categories.