# The Resistance: Avalon ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2012 - **BGG Rating**: 7.5 - **BGG Rank**: #236 - **Players**: 5-10 (Best with: 7) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 1.74 / 5 - **Designers**: Don Eskridge - **Artists**: George Patsouras, Luis Francisco, Marco Turini, Nan Sumana, Rafał Szyma - **Publishers**: Indie Boards & Cards, Board Game VN, Broadway Toys LTD, Devir, Edge Entertainment, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma) - **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Fantasy, Medieval, Negotiation - **Mechanics**: Finale Ending, Hidden Roles, Roles with Asymmetric Information, Simultaneous Action Selection, Team-Based Game, Traitor Game ## Verdict If you're a fan of intense social deduction and hidden roles, The Resistance: Avalon is an absolute must-play that masterfully blends Arthurian legend with thrilling deception. It's a classic for a reason, offering endless replayability and unforgettable moments of accusation and revelation. Masterful social deduction and hidden roles High replayability and player interaction Tense, engaging Arthurian theme Merlin's unique information mechanic Requires specific player count Can be intimidating for new players HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready to dive into one of the greatest classics of social deduction games, The Resistance: Avalon! In this game, the legend of King Arthur takes a tense and intriguing turn, where the forces of Good and Evil clash over the fate of Britain. On one side, you have Arthur's loyal knights, seeking to complete quests to ensure the kingdom's prosperity. On the other, Mordred's treacherous agents, infiltrated in the court, with the secret mission to sabotage all the good guys' efforts. The big challenge is that no one knows who is who! The villains know each other and can coordinate their plans, but they must act cautiously to avoid being discovered. Meanwhile, the wizard Merlin, one of the few who knows the true identity of the traitors, must guide the good knights without openly revealing who the enemies are, because if his identity is exposed, the good guys' victory turns into defeat. If you enjoy bluffing, deduction, and a lot of cunning conversation, Avalon is a treat. It's a standalone game, meaning you don't need the original The Resistance to play, but if you already have it, know that they are compatible and can be combined for even more epic and complex experiences. Gather your friends, sharpen your observation skills, and prepare for an unforgettable experience of distrust and strategy! ## How to Play Game Objective The Resistance: Avalon is a game of social deduction and deception. The players are divided into two opposing teams: Team Good and Team Evil. Team Good's goal is to successfully complete missions, while Team Evil's goal is to sabotage these missions and remain hidden. The game revolves around the struggle between Team Good's problem-solving and deduction versus Team Evil's manipulation and deception. Preparation (Setup) Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Game Flow The game progresses through a series of missions. The core loop involves the following steps: Team Selection: A player proposes a team to go on a mission. Voting: All players vote to either approve or reject the proposed team. The Hammer: If four teams are rejected for a single mission, the fifth proposed team (known as the hammer) must pass, or Team Evil automatically wins the game. Mission Execution: Once a team is approved, the members of that team determine the mission's outcome. Actions and How to Play Voting Players communicate their allegiances through their votes. A common strategy for Generic Blue (and those pretending to be) is to vote reject if they are not on the proposed team, as voting approve off-mission early in the game can look suspicious. Approve: Supports the proposed team to go on the mission. Reject: Opposes the proposed team. Protest Vote: A reject vote cast even on the hammer to register strong dislike for a team, though this is risky as it can make a player look Evil. Choosing Teams When it is a player's turn to pick a team, they select a specific number of players to go on the mission. The number of members required increases for the second mission (requiring one additional member over the first). Players may use various strategies, such as picking people to their left or using arbitrary characteristics to avoid suspicion. Character Roles Different characters have specific roles and information: Generic Blue: Loyal Servants of Arthur who know only that they are Good. Their goal is to throw successes and identify Evil players. Merlin: A Good player who possesses significant information about the Evil players' identities. He must guide Team Good without being identified by Team Evil. Percival: A Good player who tries to identify Merlin to protect him. Morgana: An Evil player who pretends to be Merlin to confuse Percival. Assassin: An Evil player who attempts to identify and eliminate Merlin at the end of the game. Mordred: An Evil player. Oberon: An Evil player. End of Game and Scoring The game ends under the following conditions: Team Evil Victory: Team Evil wins if they successfully sabotage enough missions or if the the hammer is rejected. Team Good Victory: Team Good wins if they successfully complete three missions. The Assassination: If Team Good wins by completing three missions, Team Evil has one final chance to win. The Assassin attempts to identify Merlin. If the Assassin correctly identifies Merlin, Team Evil wins the game. Tips for Winning For Team Good: Be vocal. If only one person is calling out Evil players, they will likely be identified as Merlin and assassinated. Creating "ambient noise" by having multiple Good players proposing theories helps protect Merlin. For Merlin: Blend in. Avoid being the first person to accuse someone of being Evil. Instead, support correct statements made by other Good players to guide the team without drawing direct attention to yourself. For Team Evil: Use misdirection. Evil players may throw a success on the first mission to "hide" and gain the trust of Team Good, making it easier to sabotage critical missions later. ## FAQ ### How many players does The Resistance: Avalon support? Avalon is made for groups! It works best with 5 to 10 players, ensuring that the intrigue and social deduction reach their peak. ### What is the average game duration? A game is super quick, perfect for multiple rounds! It usually takes 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the number of players and the intensity of the discussions. ### Is it a complex game for beginners? Not at all! It has a very light complexity (BGG weight of 1.74), making it very accessible. The rules are easy to learn, but mastering the art of bluffing and deduction takes time and a lot of practice! ### Do I need to own the original The Resistance game to play Avalon? No, The Resistance: Avalon is a completely standalone game. You can play it without owning the original The Resistance. However, they are compatible and can be combined for an expanded experience. ### What are the main components of the game? The game comes with character cards (including Merlin, Percival, Morgana, Mordred, and the Assassin), quest cards, vote and round tokens, and a board to track quest progress. Everything you need for the intrigue! ### Who is The Resistance: Avalon recommended for? It's ideal for anyone who loves party games, social deduction, bluffing, and a lot of player interaction. 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