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The Resistance (2009)

5–10 players · 30 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players
5–10
Play time
30 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.3/10

Best for 5–10 players aged 13+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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The Resistance board game box cover

About The Resistance

Assign operatives to missions while avoiding enemy spies.

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The Resistance FAQ

How many players is The Resistance?
The Resistance plays with 5–10 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does The Resistance take to play?
A game of The Resistance takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Resistance any good?
The Resistance rates 7.3/10 from 36,408 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around hidden roles, memory, roles with asymmetric information.

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