
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,370
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Behind
- 2 players
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2003

Rules assistance for Redemption: Fall of Man
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Redemption: Fall of Man is an expansion for Redemption released in 2018 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.
The Fall of Man (FoM) Redemption CCG Expansion Set introduces 147 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 108 common cards. It also contains 18 Legacy Rare cards, which are older cards that have been brought back with a new twist. Each card box contains five (5) Fall of Man and ten (10) cards from the Thesaursus ex Preteritus, Disciples, Patriarchs, and Kings. The approximate card mix is as follows: 5 Fall of Man cards (1 Ultra-Rare, Rare, or Legacy Rare and 4 Commons cards) (random) 3 or 4 Kings cards (random) 3 or 4 Patriarchs cards (random) 2 Disciples cards (random) 1 Thesaurus ex Preteritus card (random) This set introduced Cities, which are dual Fortress Sites and regular Sites, and Unity. Unity is an identifier on some cards that appears in the format "Unity: X (Y)" and means "If all of your X are Y". If the unity is met, the ability activates. —description from the publisher
Redemption: Fall of Man 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: Fall of Man 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: Fall of Man 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: Fall of Man 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: Fall of Man 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: Fall of Man 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.