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

Viticulture
⭐ 7.9# 38💰 $45👤 1-6
Viticulture is a worker placement game where players run their own Italian vineyard. Players plant vines, harvest grapes, make wine, and fulfill orders. The game features a unique visitor card system that offers temporary bonuses. The Essential Edition streamlined the original and added new content.
EconomicFarmingTerritory Building

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
| Spec | Viticulture | The Resistance: Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 38 ✓ | 146 |
| Rating | 7.9 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2013 | 2012 ✓ |
| Price | 45 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 5 |
| Max Players | 6 | 10 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 90 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.82 ✓ | 1.77 |
Viticulture wins in 4 categories, The Resistance: Avalon wins in 4 categories.
Viticulture — Time Estimates
1-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game90 min
Full table experience
Learning Session105 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
Viticulture
Categories
EconomicFarmingTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action DraftingDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTurn Order: Claim ActionWorker Placement
The Resistance: Avalon
Categories
BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasyParty Game
Mechanics
DeductionHidden RolesTeam-Based GameVoting
Rating Comparison
Viticulture7.9
The Resistance: Avalon7.6
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Viticulture or The Resistance: Avalon?
Viticulture has a rating of 7.9, while The Resistance: Avalon has 7.6. Viticulture is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Viticulture or The Resistance: Avalon?
Viticulture costs approximately $45 and The Resistance: Avalon costs approximately $20. The Resistance: Avalon is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Viticulture or The Resistance: Avalon?
Viticulture supports 1-6 players and The Resistance: Avalon supports 5-10 players. The Resistance: Avalon supports more players.
Is Viticulture or The Resistance: Avalon more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Viticulture has a complexity weight of 2.82 and The Resistance: Avalon has 1.77. Viticulture is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Viticulture or The Resistance: Avalon?
Viticulture takes about 90 minutes to play, while The Resistance: Avalon takes about 30 minutes. The Resistance: Avalon is the quicker game.