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.
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