Avalon is a social deduction card game for 5–10 players, based on Arthurian legend. Players are secretly assigned roles as either Loyal Servants of Arthur (good) or Minions of Mordred (evil). The core gameplay revolves around team selection, mission voting, and hidden identities. Merlin is a key good-aligned role who knows the identities of all evil players except Mordred.

Yes. Avalon is a physical or digital board game with no real-money gambling elements. It is legal to own and play in all regions, including the UK, US, EU, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Digital versions available on Steam, iOS, and Android comply with local app store regulations.

Yes. Free-to-play digital versions exist on platforms like Steam (e.g., "Avalon: The Game") and mobile app stores. These are ad-supported or offer optional cosmetic purchases. No real-money wagering is involved, making them compliant with gaming laws worldwide.

Merlin sees all evil players except Mordred. Percival sees Merlin (and Morgana, if she’s in play) but doesn’t know which is which. Percival’s job is to protect Merlin by following their lead without revealing their identity.

Never vote against a team that includes known evil players unless absolutely necessary. Support plausible teams even if they’re risky. Let others take the lead in accusing players. Over-defending good players or over-accusing evil ones can signal you have privileged information.

If the good team successfully completes three missions, the Assassin (an evil role) gets one chance to guess Merlin’s identity. If correct, evil wins the entire game despite losing the missions. This makes protecting Merlin’s identity critical until the very end.

Yes. Organised play exists through board game cafes, conventions (like Gen Con), and online communities (e.g., BoardGameArena, Tabletop Simulator lobbies). No prize pools involve real money; rewards are typically trophies, bragging rights, or promotional items.