
- BGG rank
- BGG #241
- BGG rating
- 7.5
The Resistance: Avalon
- 5–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for The Resistance: Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent
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The Resistance: Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent is an expansion for The Resistance released in 2014 for 5–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Don Eskridge and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Team-Based Game.
The Resistance: Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent is a combo box of two expansions for The Resistance. The box includes all modules from the Hidden Agenda expansion and the Hostile Intent expansion, plus two modules not included in any other expansions: Rogue Agent Module and Sergeant Module. This box is an exclusive Kickstarter edition.
The Resistance: Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent 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: Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent 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: Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent for ages 13 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: Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
The Resistance: Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Team-Based Game. 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: Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent 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: Hidden Agenda & Hostile Intent as an expansion for The Resistance. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Resistance to use it. Check that your edition of The Resistance is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.