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

Rules assistance for Redemption: Israel's Rebellion
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Redemption: Israel's Rebellion is an expansion for Redemption released in 2023 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.
There are 129 cards in the Israel’s Rebellion set. Each card box contains nine (9) cards: Four (4) Israel’s Rebellion cards (3 common and 1 rare or ultra-rare). Five (5) “Redemption Roots” cards. Each Display will include 1 ultra-rare. “Redemption Roots” are new versions of classic Redemption cards that have been given new life through updates and modifications. There are 224 unique Roots cards in total. —description from the publisher
Redemption: Israel's Rebellion 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: Israel's Rebellion 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: Israel's Rebellion 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: Israel's Rebellion 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: Israel's Rebellion 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: Israel's Rebellion 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.