I originally bought this because it can handle from 5 to 10 players, perfect for when we have big gaming nights. After having played it, I wish all of our nights were big gaming nights! The game is incredibly simple to learn: everybody gets a card at the beginning deciding if they are a Resistance ember (good guy) or a spy (bad buy). Next the group goes on a mission, where a player at the table chooses a portion of the players to go on the mission, not knowing if they are loyals or spies. All the players vote yes/no on if the team can go and if so, the people on the team can either complete or sabotage the mission. That's pretty much it - there are 5 missions and it's a best 3 of 5 to see which side wins.
What makes the game interesting is the high level of deduction, accusations, and paranoia that comes along with it. The first time a mission fails (or maybe sooner) the table will break out in conversation - "You're a spy!" "No, I'm not! I swear I'm loyal, take me on the next mission and I'll prove it!" etc. Since no one knows which person(s) voted to complete or sabotage the mission, all you have to go on are clues and process of elimination from previous missions (there are only 5, so I don't think you can logically deuce with certainty each player's role) along with how much you trust the other players.
If you've played Are You the Werewolf?, it's similar, but the big difference to me is that no one gets eliminated in Resistance. I found Werewolf very boring if I was the fist person eliminated. There's also no need for a moderator or whatever - everyone gets to play. It's an incredibly social game because it relies on player interaction. Also, because it's not bogged down in rules, it's very approachable for non-gamers. It's also inexpensive and light on components, so don't be worried about taking it on vacation or to a bar for game night where spillage is a possibility. You could probably even replace the components with something else (playing cards, colored stones, etc.) and the game works just as well. The only negative thing I could say is that if you're looking for a deep, complex game to play over several hours - this isn't it.
Bottom line, if you regularly play games with a group of 5+ and looking for a fun, quick game, try this out. Just be ready for a friend to ask - "Can I borrow that when I go visit my family next month?"
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The Resistance (The Dystopian Universe)
The Empire must fall. Our mission must succeed. By destroying their key bases, we will shatter Imperial strength and liberate our people. Yet spies have infiltrated our ranks, ready for sabotage. We must unmask them. In five nights we reshape destiny or die trying. We are the Resistance!
The Resistance is a party game of social deduction. It is designed for 5-10 players, lasts about 30 minutes, and has no player elimination. The Resistance is inspired by Mafia/Werewolf, yet it is unique in its core mechanics, which increase the resources for informed decisions, intensify player interaction, and eliminate player elimination.
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Simply brilliant - (protect your pieces)
A great game you'll play again and again. It's simple to play but yet different every time you play.One word of warning however - you will play the game so often that you will wear out the pieces. The voting tokens, guns and mission tokens are made from thick cardboard. These pieces get used a lot during game play. I was fortunate enough to have learnt from my friends misfortune (he had to make new guns and voting tokens from wood because his wore out).So before you play one game - take some sticky plastic wrap (the type your kids wrap their school books with - see photos) and wrap all the cardboard and even the game play boards.You will not be sorry.The way I covered them was as follows:1. Cut the plastic wrap to the approx dimensions of the piece to be covered (one piece per side), leaving a half inch to inch excess all around.2. Remove the backing and apply to the piece to be covered, apply pressure and smooth out and then trim excess using a Stanley knife - being careful not to cut the cardboard piece.3. Finish it off by using a hairdryer to melt the plastic wrap into the piece - this removes extra air pockets but also gives it a great finishing look.It may take a while to do but will be worth it, you never know what may happen. Dirty or sticky fingers, spilt drinks or food, at least you'll have the peace of mind that the game will not get damaged.For the playing cards I would suggest buying sleeves with a picture/black backing. The expansion packs have a slightly different colour to them , making it possible for the decerning player to pickup. These would be used for the voting cards as well as the character cards. They will both protect them and prevent anyone from noticing the expansion cards from the standard cards. (Chief/defector etc.)
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Garron
Highly replayable fun!
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2024Style: Resistance (Base Game)Verified Purchase
Aulon
Interesting character roles
Reviewed in Germany on February 9, 2024Style: Hidden Agenda (Expansion)Verified Purchase
Mr. L. A. Graham
Great Game for a Fun time
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2023Style: Resistance (Base Game)Verified Purchase
Alvaro Leonel Robles Grana
Recomiendo su te has cansado de las partidas normales de the resistance
Reviewed in Mexico on April 18, 2021Style: Hidden Agenda (Expansion)Verified Purchase
Fernando
Excelente juego grupal
Reviewed in Mexico on April 30, 2019Style: Resistance (Base Game)Verified Purchase
