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Insurrection

Insurrection

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 2 to 6 players 20 min Ages 10+

Immerse yourself in the dark and thrilling world of Insurrection, a card and strategy game where rebels and corrupt forces battle for the fate of the Shadow Kingdom.

 Leading a nascent army, you recruit troops, maneuver in a common river, and try to tip the scales towards Good — or Evil. Short, fast-paced, and strategic, Insurrection offers dynamic games of 20 to 30 minutes for 2 to 6 players.

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How to play Insurrection?

Game Setup

  • Each player embodies a Rebel Leader, opposed to the tyrannical Queen Kristin.
  • Cards are dealt: people cards, leader cards, terrain cards, etc. 104 cards in total, plus a meeple and a score pad.
  • The common river (the central "pot") is prepared: several people cards are revealed in the center of the table.

Gameplay outline

  • In each round, the Uprising advances towards the Queen's dark castle via "terrain" cards.
  • Players draw, then add new commoner cards to the common river.
  • Then, each player secretly chooses a card from their hand, and everyone reveals simultaneously.
  • According to the initiative indicated on the played card, players, in order, can swap their card with a card from the common river.
  • These exchanges allow players to build an optimal hand, depending on their strategy (troops, corruption, leaders, combos, etc.).
  • Some alternative "terrain" cards can modify the rules of the round, providing variety and replayability.

Win/Loss Condition

  • If the Insurrection reaches the Queen's castle (after a set number of land cards or turns), the Good side wins.
  • However, if at any point 10 Corruption tokens are simultaneously present among the people's cards in the common river, the Evil side wins immediately.
  • At the end of the game—whether upon reaching the castle or due to corruption—each player's "hand" is compared. The player with the best hand, depending on the outcome (Good or Evil), wins the game.

Our Tips for Winning

  • Heal your hand right from the first few turns

    From the first few turns, aim to build a cohesive hand: prioritize people cards and leaders that synergize, rather than accumulating a disparate assortment. A good combination from the start gives you a strong strategic advantage.

  • Keep a close eye on corruption

    Corruption is the main threat. If you are playing for Good, avoid adding too many corrupted cards to the common river. If you are playing for Evil, try to reach 10 markers quickly, while optimizing your hand to maximize your points.

  • Adapt your strategy based on the final camp

    Some cards earn more points if Good wins, others if Evil wins. Anticipate the likely outcome (reaching the castle or triggering corruption) and build your hand accordingly.

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FAQ – Everything you need to know about Insurrection

Can Insurrection be played with only 2 players?

Yes, the game works with 2 players. Even with two, the dynamism and the tense balance between corruption and recruitment make the game interesting.

Is there any significant chance?

There's a bit of randomness involved with the draw and the shared river, but the real strategy lies in the choices of trades, managing corruption, and hand composition, which gives players a lot of control.

Are there asymmetric maps or different roles for players?

Yes. Each game begins with a distribution of leaders with special powers, offering different mechanics and increasing strategic diversity.

Is this a good game to introduce people who are new to strategic board games?

Exactly. With its easy-to-learn rules, short duration, and fast-paced gameplay, Insurrection is an excellent compromise between accessibility and strategic depth.