Skip to content
howtoplay.ro
Redemption

Redemption

Cactus Game Design · 1995
2–530 min7+ yrs2.6/5 complexity6.1 BGG#17.125 BGG577Couples
short answer

How do you play Redemption?

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.

To find the best price for Redemption, howtoplay.ro compares deals from Romanian shops every day.

Redemption box art
official art · Cactus Game Design

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.

game anatomy
Complexity2.6 / 5
BGG rating6.1 / 10
Vibe
Couples
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
30 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
7+ yrs
BGG rank
#17.125
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Redemption cost?
No store is currently tracking Redemption. Check the Prices tab — you can set a price alert to be notified when it appears.
Q2Where can I buy Redemption cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Redemption?
Redemption is a card game game, for 2–5 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring deck construction. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Redemption — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Redemption support?
Redemption is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Redemption take?
A game of Redemption takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Redemption for?
Redemption is recommended from age 7.
Q7How complex is Redemption?
Redemption has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.6 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories

Expansions

Accessories

Games with similar mechanics

How we compute this