Revenant
Kickstarter Edition
A board game by Allan Kirkeby
1-4 1-4
90-120 minutes Extreme
Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, Worker Placement, Hidden Victory Points
Science Fiction
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Description
Revenant: Kickstarter Edition drops you into a gritty sci‑fi frontier where you and up to three friends (or a lone wolf) scramble for control of a haunted asteroid belt, and the rules are as deep‑sea as the setting. Designed by Allan Kirkeby, this 2025 release mixes area‑majority influence battles with sneaky worker placement, all while each of your variable powers feels like a secret superhero suit you’re constantly tweaking. The hidden victory‑point system means you’ll never be sure who’s really winning until the final reveal—perfect for those “I‑knew‑it‑all‑along” moments. Expect a 90‑to‑120‑minute marathon that’ll have you plotting, backstabbing, and laughing over the inevitable rule‑book flips; the complexity is high, but the payoff is a satisfyingly messy, immersive clash of wits and wrenches in a universe that feels both familiar and totally alien.
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