- BGG rank
- BGG #15,370
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Behind
- 2 players
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2003
Rules assistance for Redemption: Cloud of Witnesses
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- 7+
Rules assistant for Redemption: Cloud of Witnesses
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Redemption: Cloud of Witnesses is an expansion for Redemption released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Rob Anderson and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Deck Construction.
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About the game
The Cloud of Witnesses (CoW) Redemption CCG Expansion Set introduces 129 new and re-printed characters, enhancements, and artifacts from the Bible to bring more strategy and excitement to your Redemption games. This set contains 3 ultra-rare, 36 rare, and 90 common cards. Each card box contains four (4) Cloud of Witnesses cards and eleven (11) cards from the Warriors, Angel Wars, Kings, Apostles, and Patriarchs. The approximate card mix is as follows: 4 Cloud of Witnesses cards (1 Ultra-Rare or Rare and 3 Commons cards) (random) 3 Angel War cards (random) 3 Kings cards (random) 2 Apostles cards (rare or ultra-rare) 2 Patriarchs cards (rare or ultra-rare) 1 Warriors card (random) This set introduces the Cloud cards, which is simply any card that has a cloud visual “tag”. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Redemption: Cloud of Witnesses supports 2–5 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: Cloud of Witnesses is 30 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: Cloud of Witnesses for ages 7 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: Cloud of Witnesses belongs to these categories: Card Game, Collectible Components, and Religious. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Deck Construction. 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: Cloud of Witnesses are: 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: Cloud of Witnesses as an expansion for Redemption. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Redemption to use it. Check that your edition of Redemption is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.