Twilight Struggle vs The Resistance: Avalon
Side by side comparison of two top board games

Twilight Struggle
Twilight Struggle simulates the Cold War conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. Players compete for influence over countries around the world, using events and operations to gain the upper hand. The game is driven by a card system that covers the real historical events of the Cold War era.

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 | Twilight Struggle | The Resistance: Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 9 ✓ | 146 |
| Rating | 8.3 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2005 ✓ | 2012 |
| Price | 55 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 5 |
| Max Players | 2 | 10 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.55 ✓ | 1.77 |
Twilight Struggle wins in 5 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 3 categories.