Revive
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- Designer Helge Meissner , Kristian Amundsen Østby , Eilif Svensson , Anna Wermlund
- Publisher Aporta Games , Across the Board , BGA Plus , Board Game Rookie , Boardgame Mall
- Illustration Gjermund Bohne , Martin Mottet , Dan Roff , Jessy Töpfer
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What to Expect
In Revive, you lead a tribe 5,000 years after a global catastrophe on a frozen earth. You explore hex tiles, gather resources, recruit survivors, and build factories with powerful machines. The goal is to populate ancient sites and rediscover forgotten technologies. The game features asymmetric player powers, variable setups, and no direct conflict. Deck, bag, and pool building combined with map addition create varied gameplay.
Who Is This Game For?
Revive targets experienced gamers and experts aged 14 and up who have patience for a roughly 120-minute extended game. It supports 1 to 4 players, including a solo mode. Prior experience with complex engine-building and exploration games is beneficial due to its strategic depth.
How It Works
The game combines deck, bag, and pool building with map addition and network and route building on a hexagon grid. On your turn, you play cards, explore areas, recruit citizens, build factories, and populate ancient sites. Open drafting and a campaign structure add variability and long-term progression. Your actions affect machines and card slots on a dual-layer tableau.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Helge Meissner, Kristian Amundsen Østby, Eilif Svensson, and Anna Wermlund, Revive won the 2023 International Gamers Award Multi-player. It uniquely blends complex engine-building with a post-apocalyptic theme, featuring map addition and asymmetric player abilities.
Awards
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2022
- 2023 Goblin Magnifico — Nominated
- 2022 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Combines deck, bag, and pool building with map addition
- Asymmetric player powers for varied gameplay
- Includes solo mode for single players
- Winner of the 2023 International Gamers Award Multi-player
Contra
- Long playtime around 120 minutes requires patience
- Complex mechanics not suited for beginners
- Minimum age 14 limits younger players
Setting & atmosphere
Set in a post-apocalyptic frozen world 5,000 years after destruction, players lead tribes rediscovering ancient technologies and rebuilding civilization.
Tips for beginners
Focus first on understanding core mechanics like deck building and map addition before exploring advanced strategies.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Revive includes a solo mode for single players.
How long does a game really take?
Gameplay lasts about 120 minutes, plus setup time.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is aimed at experienced players familiar with complex engine-building and exploration games.
How does this compare to similar games?
Revive uniquely combines deck, bag, and pool building with map addition and asymmetric player powers in a post-apocalyptic setting.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and a minimum age of 14, it is better suited for experienced players than younger families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of deck, bag, and pool building with map addition and network and route building on a hex grid defines Revive.
Fazit
Revive is recommended for players seeking complex civilization and exploration mechanics in a post-apocalyptic setting. Those with patience for longer games and strategic depth will find high replayability.
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