Ticket to Ride vs The Resistance: Avalon

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Ticket to Ride

Ticket to Ride

⭐ 7.4# 258💰 $45👤 2-5

Ticket to Ride is a railway-themed strategy game where players collect train cards to claim railway routes across North America. Players compete to connect cities and complete destination tickets for points. The game is easy to learn but offers strategic depth through route planning and blocking opponents.

TrainsTransportation
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

SpecTicket to RideThe Resistance: Avalon
BGG Rank258146 ✓
Rating7.47.6 ✓
Year Published2004 ✓2012
Price4520 ✓
Min Players2 ✓5
Max Players510 ✓
Play Time (min)6030 ✓
Min Age8 ✓13
Complexity (1-5)1.87 ✓1.77

Ticket to Ride wins in 4 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 5 categories.

Ticket to Ride — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 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

Ticket to Ride

Categories
TrainsTransportation
Mechanics
Card DraftingConnectionsHand ManagementNetwork and Route BuildingOpen DraftingSet Collection

The Resistance: Avalon

Categories
BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasyParty Game
Mechanics
DeductionHidden RolesTeam-Based GameVoting

Rating Comparison

Ticket to Ride7.4
The Resistance: Avalon7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Ticket to Ride or The Resistance: Avalon?
Ticket to Ride has a rating of 7.4, while The Resistance: Avalon has 7.6. The Resistance: Avalon is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Ticket to Ride or The Resistance: Avalon?
Ticket to Ride costs approximately $45 and The Resistance: Avalon costs approximately $20. The Resistance: Avalon is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Ticket to Ride or The Resistance: Avalon?
Ticket to Ride supports 2-5 players and The Resistance: Avalon supports 5-10 players. The Resistance: Avalon supports more players.
Is Ticket to Ride or The Resistance: Avalon more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Ticket to Ride has a complexity weight of 1.87 and The Resistance: Avalon has 1.77. Ticket to Ride is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Ticket to Ride or The Resistance: Avalon?
Ticket to Ride takes about 60 minutes to play, while The Resistance: Avalon takes about 30 minutes. The Resistance: Avalon is the quicker game.

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