Head to head
Specter Ops vs The Resistance: Avalon
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Specter Ops if you want…
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- More crunch (Medium vs Light)
- A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)
Pick The Resistance: Avalon if you want…
- A story you build over the course of play
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)
- Shorter sessions (about 60 min vs 90)
Quick facts
| Specter Ops | The Resistance: Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–5 | 5–10 |
| Play time | 45–90 min | 30–60 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Light |
| Age | 14+ | 13+ |
| Year | 2015 | 2012 |
Common questions
Is The Resistance: Avalon better than Specter Ops?
Specter Ops sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; The Resistance: Avalon at 100% over 1. The community rates them about evenly, so it comes down to which experience fits your group.
Which is lighter, Specter Ops or The Resistance: Avalon?
The Resistance: Avalon is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). Specter Ops asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, Specter Ops or The Resistance: Avalon?
The Resistance: Avalon runs up to about 60 minutes; Specter Ops up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, The Resistance: Avalon is the quicker table.