The Resistance 2009
Designed by Don Eskridge
What it is
A light bluffing, card game, deduction game for 5-10 players (~30 min), built around hidden roles, memory, roles with asymmetric information.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #464 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
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How to play The Resistance
The Resistance is a light game (rated 1.6 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 5–10 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 13 and up. It's a Bluffing, Card Game and Deduction game where the core of play revolves around Hidden Roles, Memory and Roles with Asymmetric Information. A light bluffing, card game, deduction game for 5-10 players (~30 min), built around hidden roles, memory, roles with asymmetric information. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #464 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about The Resistance
How many players is The Resistance?
The Resistance plays with 5–10 players.
How long does The Resistance take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is The Resistance hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.6 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is The Resistance for?
The publisher recommends ages 13 and up.
What kind of game is The Resistance?
The Resistance is a Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction game, built on Hidden Roles, Memory, Roles with Asymmetric Information.
Where to buy The Resistance
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