- BGG rank
- BGG #17,235
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Redemption
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 1995
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,154
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Redemption: City of Bondage
1996
Rules assistance for Redemption: City of Bondage
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.9/5
Rules assistant for Redemption: City of Bondage
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Redemption: City of Bondage is a board game released in 1996 for 1–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Richard Borg and Rob Anderson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
The map is an overhead view of a walled city; very deserted and run down looking with a Crystal Well in the center. There are 12 stand up figures (w/ matching attribute card) for players; each based on a Biblical hero. Each hero has different attributes: strength, wisdom and faith. There is a deck of cards containing Evil Biblical characters (specific, named characters as well as generic, ie: Prophets of Baal), additional Heroes that you can add to your force (strengthening by diversity of attributes) and Lost Souls. Upon setup, you deal the deck of cards, face down onto the top of each building. Different number of cards for type of buildings. The wall around the city has 4 gates. Players choose a gate to enter through. Players roll the dice and enter buildings of their choosing. Upon entering they look at the cards in the bldg. If there are Evil Characters in the (small) stack, they must be battled (modified die roll) first, before rescuing ANY Heroes or Lost Souls. Defeat the Evil, rescue your choice. Evil characters can be defeated via the specific attributes (either Strength, Wisdom or Faith) the players' Heroes possesses. Some of the EC's are very strong and the player may choose NOT to battle and leave the bldg. The game ends when you get 6 points. Points are obtained by rescuing Lost Souls and Heroes and also by vanquishing Evil Forces. If a player's Hero obtains damage, they can go to the Well in the center of town and spend turns washing away the damage.
Designers
Publishers
- Cactus Game Design
- Talicor/Aristoplay
Questions and answers
Redemption: City of Bondage supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Redemption: City of Bondage is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Redemption: City of Bondage for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Redemption: City of Bondage has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Redemption: City of Bondage belongs to these categories: Fighting and Religious. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Redemption: City of Bondage are: Richard Borg and Rob Anderson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Redemption: City of Bondage as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.