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

Rules assistance for Redemption: The Persecuted Church
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Redemption: The Persecuted Church is an expansion for Redemption released in 2015 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 Persecuted Church (TPC) Redemption CCG Expansion Set introduces 93 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, 26 rare, and 64 common cards. Each card box contains four (4) Persecuted Church cards and ten (10) cards from the Rock of Ages, Faith of Our Fathers and Kings. The approximate card mix is as follows: 4 The Persecuted Church cards (1 Ultra-Rare or Rare and 3 Commons cards) (random) 10 random cards from Kings, Apostles, Patriarchs, and Angel Wars. 1 Warriors card (random) —description from the publisher
Redemption: The Persecuted Church 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: The Persecuted Church 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: The Persecuted Church 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: The Persecuted Church 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: The Persecuted Church 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: The Persecuted Church 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.