- BGG rank
- BGG #2,732
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Avalon: Big Box
2022
Rules assistance for Avalon: Big Box
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 5–10 players
- 30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 5 players
Rules assistant for Avalon: Big Box
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Avalon: Big Box is a board game released in 2022 for 5–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Don Eskridge and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Team-Based Game, and Hidden Roles.
About the game
Avalon Big Box Edition is a very special release for fans of The Resistance: Avalon! This is a game of hidden loyalty. Players are either Good Loyal Servants of Arthur fighting for goodness and honor, or they are aligned with the Evil ways of Mordred. Players vote to choose who will go on which Quest, but how can they know who to trust? If Evil sabotages three Quests, or if they assassinate Merlin at the end of the game, Arthur’s kingdom will fall. Avalon Big Box is a remastered edition of the classic social deduction game The Resistance: Avalon with a huge amount of additional content added for near limitless gameplay options. Included are 23 distinct characters and numerous optional modules, including Lancelots, Excalibur, Plot Cards, Sorcerers, and Rogues, released as Avalon and The Resistance expansions. Also included are new roles and modules such as the Messengers, Lunatic, Brute, Revealer, Cleric, Trickster, and Deceiver. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Korea Boardgames
- Lavka Games
- Indie Boards & Cards
Questions and answers
Avalon: Big Box supports 5–10 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Avalon: Big Box is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Avalon: Big Box for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Avalon: Big Box has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Avalon: Big Box belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Team-Based Game, and Hidden Roles. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Avalon: Big Box are: Don Eskridge. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Avalon: Big Box as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.