2019Jeremy Stoltzfus
- Videos
- 59
- Creators
- 46
2 - 4 players30 - 60 minMedium weight

2026Allan Kirkeby
Mainly reviews. Revenant is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 27 reviews, 6 how-to-play guides, 10 recorded sessions, 13 unboxings, and 3 other videos.
From BoardGameGeek
From the void between dimensions, an ancient cosmic entity emerged-corrupting, consuming, and devouring all in its path. In the wake of the cataclysm known as Voidfall, the admirals of the fallen galactic empire, the Domineum, forged a desperate contingency plan. To preserve the legacy of the human civilization from the Voidborn threat, a former imperial flagship, the Revenant, was retrofitted to carry vast databanks containing the accumulated knowledge of humanity and escape the fallen empire. Now, bearing humanity's last hope and escorted by the ships of the Domineum's last Great Houses, you must guide the fleet to safety beyond the known galaxy, balance fragile alliances, and secure not only the survival of humankind-but also your own political destiny. Revenant is a standalone, competitive worker placement game of shifting allegiances, set in the Voidfall universe. Players take on the role of rival admirals coordinating the defense of a fleeing starfleet, and competing to earn influence with the factions that stand to survive the journey. Across four rounds, players assign crew to ships throughout the fleet, from which they will fight corrupted ships, explore planets in search of resources, upgrade their ship and crew, deploy new vessels, and more. Each ship is affiliated with one of the Great Houses, and each time you assign crew there, you gain influence with that House. The journey won't be an easy one. The Voidborn's corrupted forces will continuously attack the fleet, dealing damage to various ships at the end of every round. You can take your part in protecting the fleet by destroying enemy ships, repairing friendly vessels or maneuvering them to safe areas, or ultimately activating the Revenant's hyperdrive to jump to a safer sector. Regardless of your efforts, there will be casualties - you have to make sure that the Houses you have influence in are protected above others. Revenant spices up the resource management and engine-building of a mid-weight euro with dynamic tactical challenges, constant player interaction, and shifting allegiances. -description from the publisher
Revenant has 59 videos from 44 creators: 27 reviews, 6 how-to-play guides, 10 playthroughs, 13 unboxings and 3 other videos. They date from 2024 to September 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "How to Play Revenant - Official Tutorial Video" by Gaming Rules!, which runs 41 min. For a quicker teach, "Revenant, les règles en 15 minutes" by Le replay d'un Monde de jeux runs 16 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "REVENANT - My favorite board game of 2023 just got a prequel!" by Lord of the Board. 22 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Revenant board game- playthrough (with explanations)" by EZBoardGames, one of 10 playthroughs.
If you like it, try A War of Whispers, Dark Blood, Carson City or Carson City: Big Box, which share several of its mechanics. It appears in convention videos from Spiel Essen 2024.
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2019Jeremy Stoltzfus
2 - 4 players30 - 60 minMedium weight
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1 - 4 players60 - 120 minHeavy weight
2015Xavier Georges
2 - 6 players90 - 180 minHeavy weight
From BoardGameGeek:
From the void between dimensions, an ancient cosmic entity emerged-corrupting, consuming, and devouring all in its path. In the wake of the cataclysm known as Voidfall, the admirals of the fallen galactic empire, the Domineum, forged a desperate contingency plan. To preserve the legacy of the human civilization from the Voidborn threat, a former imperial flagship, the Revenant, was retrofitted to carry vast databanks containing the accumulated knowledge of humanity and escape the fallen empire. Now, bearing humanity's last hope and escorted by the ships of the Domineum's last Great Houses, you must guide the fleet to safety beyond the known galaxy, balance fragile alliances, and secure not only the survival of humankind-but also your own political destiny. Revenant is a standalone, competitive worker placement game of shifting allegiances, set in the Voidfall universe. Players take on the role of rival admirals coordinating the defense of a fleeing starfleet, and competing to earn influence with the factions that stand to survive the journey. Across four rounds, players assign crew to ships throughout the fleet, from which they will fight corrupted ships, explore planets in search of resources, upgrade their ship and crew, deploy new vessels, and more. Each ship is affiliated with one of the Great Houses, and each time you assign crew there, you gain influence with that House. The journey won't be an easy one. The Voidborn's corrupted forces will continuously attack the fleet, dealing damage to various ships at the end of every round. You can take your part in protecting the fleet by destroying enemy ships, repairing friendly vessels or maneuvering them to safe areas, or ultimately activating the Revenant's hyperdrive to jump to a safer sector. Regardless of your efforts, there will be casualties - you have to make sure that the Houses you have influence in are protected above others. Revenant spices up the resource management and engine-building of a mid-weight euro with dynamic tactical challenges, constant player interaction, and shifting allegiances. -description from the publisher
Designer
Allan Kirkeby
Artist
Ian O'Toole
Publisher
Mindclash Games
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