Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs The Resistance: Avalon
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.
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 | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization | The Resistance: Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 5 ✓ | 146 |
| Rating | 8.3 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2012 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 5 |
| Max Players | 4 | 10 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 13 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.19 ✓ | 1.77 |
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 4 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 5 categories.