
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,712
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Joan of Arc
- 3–6 players
- 150 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 1998

1999
Rules assistance for Revolución
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Revolución is a board game released in 1999 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Pascal Bernard and Franck Dion and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
"Sombrero and Big Moustaches" The game places the players in the role of a political leader during the Mexican revolution, in the era of Pancho Villa and Zapata. Each will attempt to eliminate his opponents by force or trickery, to become the head of Mexico. The game has two periods, Democracy and Revolution, of which the players will profit or harm their opponents while playing allies, equipment, or politican cards. A pawn "bomb" passes hands and risks exploding at any moment, causing important losses to the victim. The last player possessing a living politician is the winner. " Sombrero et grosses moustaches " Le jeu place les joueurs dans le rôle d'un leader politique pendant la révolution Mexicaine, à l'époque de Pancho Villa et de Zapata. Chacun va tenter d'éliminer ses adversaires par la force ou la ruse, pour qu'à la fin de la partie le Mexique trouve son maître. Le jeu se découpe en deux périodes, Démocratie ou Révolution, dont les joueurs vont tirer profit pour nuire à leurs adversaires en jouant des cartes " alliés ", " équipement " ou " politiciens ". Un pion " bombe " passe de mains en mains et risque d'exploser à tout moment, causant des pertes importantes au joueur victime de l'attentat. Le dernier joueur possédant un politicien vivant sera le vainqueur. (Description: Siroz/Asmodée)
Revolución supports 3–6 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 Revolución 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 Revolución for ages 10 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.
Revolución has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Revolución belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management. 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 Revolución are: Pascal Bernard and Franck Dion. 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 Revolución 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.