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THE GAME FILE · BASE GAME

Red Rising

Change your hand of character cards while building combinations for end-game points.

Players1–6base game
Playing time45–60 minpublisher estimate
Rulesmoderateour assessment

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

What to know

Try this if reading card effects and building a scoring hand sounds appealing. Playing and collecting cards changes both your hand and the benefits you can use. The publisher now lists the 2026 edition, so check the components when comparing copies.

Learning the rules

The turn structure is fairly compact, but the card effects and scoring combinations need attention.

Planning your time

Allow extra time to set up, explain the rules, and pack away.