- BGG rank
- BGG #2,126
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Ogre
- 1–3 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1977
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,631
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Revolt on Antares
1981
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- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Revolt on Antares is a board game released in 1981 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tom Moldvay and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Part of TSR's minigame series. From the rulebook... "The Revolt on Antares" minigame has three different scenarios. In the basic game, the Rebel player leads his or her allies in revolt against the Terran forces and the houses that remain loyal. In the second game, the Terran player tries to defend himself against revolting houses in league with invading aliens, the Silakka. In the third game, Terra is neutral, while up to four players try to create the most powerful house on Imirrhos!
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Questions and answers
Revolt on Antares supports 2–4 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 Revolt on Antares 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 Revolt on Antares for ages 12 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.
Revolt on Antares has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Revolt on Antares belongs to these categories: Wargame and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Revolt on Antares are: Tom Moldvay. 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 Revolt on Antares 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.