Revolution!
- Players
- 3-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.0 / 5
- Year
- 2009
About the game
Revolution! is a fast-playing bluffing and bidding game where 3-4 players secretly bid tokens of gold, blackmail, and force to control colonial territories and gain influence over key townsfolk like the printer, innkeeper, and priest. Each round, hidden bids are revealed simultaneously, rewarding players who can read their opponents' intentions while keeping their own plans concealed. Controlling territories scores victory points, and leftover tokens carry forward to fuel future rounds of bidding. It's a quick, cutthroat game of bluff and counter-bluff that plays in under an hour.
Hobbli's Notes
Revolution! packs a surprising amount of tension into a light, fast-playing package -- the simultaneous secret bidding creates genuine bluffing drama without heavy rules overhead. It's one of those games that's simple to teach but tricky to master once players start reading each other's patterns. A great choice for groups that enjoy negotiation-adjacent games without direct confrontation.
What we like
- Simultaneous secret bidding creates tense bluffing and mind games.
- Quick rules teach and fast playtime under an hour.
- High replayability as strategies shift with each new territory layout.
Keep in mind
- Fixed 3-4 player count limits flexibility for larger or two-player groups.
- Bidding-based scoring can feel swingy for players who dislike variance.
Who it's for
Great for groups of 3-4 who enjoy bluffing and bidding games; suitable for ages 13 and up looking for a quick, tactical social game.
