
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,421
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Quest
- 4–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for The Resistance: Avalon X
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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The Resistance: Avalon X is an expansion for The Resistance: Avalon released in 2019 for 5–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Don Eskridge and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Memory.
The battles of Good and Evil is even more troublesome with the exclusive expansion. With Lancelot, you can never trust your friends again, when one can switch side during these missions. Furthermore, Excalibur gives the leader very powerful abilities, yet great strength must be used wisely. Last but not least, Plot cards can change the tide of the battle if you execute them at the right moment.
The Resistance: Avalon X 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 The Resistance: Avalon X 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 The Resistance: Avalon X 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.
The Resistance: Avalon X belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Memory. 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 The Resistance: Avalon X 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 The Resistance: Avalon X as an expansion for The Resistance: Avalon. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Resistance: Avalon to use it. Check that your edition of The Resistance: Avalon is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.