2022Richard Garfield, Justin Gary
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- 64
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2 - 4 players25 - 60 minMedium weight
Redemption
1995Rob Anderson
2 - 5 players
30 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
Redemption is a Bible-based collectible card game (CCG). Redemption is the 2nd-longest running CCG in existence (after Magic). As of 2023, 6 starter sets and 24 expansion sets have been released, along with many promotional cards. There are over 4500 unique Redemption cards in print - including variants and reprints. Every single Redemption card is based on a character, event, or concept from the Bible and has its own identifying Bible verse(s). Moreover, most cards' special abilities tie directly into their verse's meaning or topic. The game is a simple-to-learn, complex-to-master strategy game. Unlike most other CCGs, it is 2-sided: each player plays offense and defense, and will build each into their customized deck. The first player to rescue 5 lost souls (in “Type 1” format, or 7 Lost Souls in Type 2 format) is the winner. Lost Souls are rescued by using Heroes on offense, and strategically overcoming your opponent's defensive villains, called Evil Characters. Each time you do that, you rescue 1 Lost Soul card, and the turn is passed for your opponent to play offense with their Heroes and against your defensive Evil Characters. Hundreds of unique special abilities create endless play combinations and deep strategy, for extremely high replay value for the game.
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Which Redemption video should I watch?
Redemption has 3 videos from 3 creators: 1 review and 2 how-to-play guides. They date from 2023 to February 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Redemption TCG Online – First Browser Gameplay Preview | The Legend Goes Online! ️" by Leer Leer, which runs 1 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Fanatic Reviews: Redemption 5th Edition - a Bible-themed dueling card game by Catcus Game Design" by Adam the Fanatic.
If you like it, try SolForge Fusion, Flesh and Blood, Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game or One Piece Card Game, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Redemption
From BoardGameGeek:
Redemption is a Bible-based collectible card game (CCG). Redemption is the 2nd-longest running CCG in existence (after Magic). As of 2023, 6 starter sets and 24 expansion sets have been released, along with many promotional cards. There are over 4500 unique Redemption cards in print - including variants and reprints. Every single Redemption card is based on a character, event, or concept from the Bible and has its own identifying Bible verse(s). Moreover, most cards' special abilities tie directly into their verse's meaning or topic. The game is a simple-to-learn, complex-to-master strategy game. Unlike most other CCGs, it is 2-sided: each player plays offense and defense, and will build each into their customized deck. The first player to rescue 5 lost souls (in “Type 1” format, or 7 Lost Souls in Type 2 format) is the winner. Lost Souls are rescued by using Heroes on offense, and strategically overcoming your opponent's defensive villains, called Evil Characters. Each time you do that, you rescue 1 Lost Soul card, and the turn is passed for your opponent to play offense with their Heroes and against your defensive Evil Characters. Hundreds of unique special abilities create endless play combinations and deep strategy, for extremely high replay value for the game.
Designer
Rob Anderson
Publisher
Cactus Game Design
Categories
Card GameReligious
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionHand Management