Terraforming Mars vs The Resistance: Avalon

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Terraforming Mars

Terraforming Mars

⭐ 8.4# 4💰 $50👤 1-5

In Terraforming Mars, players take on the role of corporations working together to terraform the planet Mars. Players compete for victory points while raising temperature, creating oxygen, and covering the planet with water. Each player manages their own corporation, playing project cards that represent technologies, infrastructure, or events.

EconomicEnvironmentalScience FictionTerritory 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

SpecTerraforming MarsThe Resistance: Avalon
BGG Rank4 ✓146
Rating8.4 ✓7.6
Year Published20162012 ✓
Price5020 ✓
Min Players1 ✓5
Max Players510 ✓
Play Time (min)12030 ✓
Min Age12 ✓13
Complexity (1-5)3.24 ✓1.77

Terraforming Mars wins in 5 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 4 categories.

Terraforming Mars — Time Estimates

1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-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

Terraforming Mars

Categories
EconomicEnvironmentalScience FictionTerritory Building
Mechanics
Card DraftingEnd Game BonusesHand ManagementHexagon GridIncomeKill StealMulti-Use CardsOpen DraftingSet CollectionTile PlacementTurn Order: Claim ActionVariable Player Powers

The Resistance: Avalon

Categories
BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasyParty Game
Mechanics
DeductionHidden RolesTeam-Based GameVoting

Rating Comparison

Terraforming Mars8.4
The Resistance: Avalon7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Terraforming Mars or The Resistance: Avalon?
Terraforming Mars has a rating of 8.4, while The Resistance: Avalon has 7.6. Terraforming Mars is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Terraforming Mars or The Resistance: Avalon?
Terraforming Mars costs approximately $50 and The Resistance: Avalon costs approximately $20. The Resistance: Avalon is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Terraforming Mars or The Resistance: Avalon?
Terraforming Mars supports 1-5 players and The Resistance: Avalon supports 5-10 players. The Resistance: Avalon supports more players.
Is Terraforming Mars or The Resistance: Avalon more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Terraforming Mars has a complexity weight of 3.24 and The Resistance: Avalon has 1.77. Terraforming Mars is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Terraforming Mars or The Resistance: Avalon?
Terraforming Mars 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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