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Revive is a strategic Euro game where players lead their tribes to rebuild civilization 5000 years after the fall of humankind in a frozen world. The game features asymmetric player powers, highly variable setup, a 5-part campaign mode, and emphasizes resource management and civilization rebuilding without direct conflict between players.

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The Verdict

based on 22 reviews

Positive 0%
Explosive engine-building and satisfying power progression
Highly asymmetric factions offering unique playstyles
Clever multi-use card system with strategic depth
Engaging exploration and visual map development
High replayability due to variable elements
Requires a lot of table space
Theme can feel abstract or disconnected from gameplay
Limited direct player interaction or conflict
Can be complex for new or casual players
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Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the BoardVideo

The reviewer highly praises Revive, calling it one of the best Eurogames played in a while due to its fantastic gameplay, combo building, and high replayability. While noting minor issues with the campaign description and some endgame goal balance, these do not diminish the overall positive recommendation.

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BoardGameCo, Alex RadcliffeVideo

This BoardGameCo review discusses the board game Revive, noting its refreshing gameplay mechanics are a highlight, even with a theme rooted in ancient times.

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Roll To Review, David NorrisArticle

Revive is an engaging, highly satisfying post-apocalyptic strategy game blending engine-building, map exploration, and clever card-placement mechanics into a streamlined yet deep experience.

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The Broken Meeple, The Broken MeepleVideo

The video reviews the physical board game Revive, describing it as an entertaining, albeit soulless, puzzle efficiency game that combines many Eurogame mechanics. The reviewer rated it a 7 out of 10, believing it to be good but overrated despite considerable hype.

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Meeple Mountain, Tom FranklinArticle

This review highly praises Revive, an exploration/deckbuilder/worker placement game, for its well-thought-out mechanics despite a minimal backstory. It thoroughly describes the game's setup, core actions, and scoring, noting its engaging legacy elements.

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Rahdo Runs Through, Rahdo (Richard Ham)Video

Rahdo shares his final thoughts on the board game Revive, highlighting his enjoyment of its narrative campaign and gameplay mechanics. He expresses immense satisfaction, describing the game as a joy to play and being "absolutely over the moon" with it.

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Quackalope, Jesse AndersonVideo

Revive is highly recommended for its balanced mechanics, engaging gameplay, and high replayability, making it a compelling and accessible experience despite minor flaws. Its unique blend of familiar systems elevates it to an all-time favorite.

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Board Gaming Ramblings, Board Gaming RamblingsVideo

The video provides a comprehensive review of the board game Revive, delving into its gameplay mechanisms, production quality, and the reviewers' overall impressions.

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Punchboard, AdamArticle

Revive is an engaging and surprisingly cohesive Eurogame that combines multi-use card management, exploration, and satisfying player board progression. While some asymmetries can lead to swingy games, the overall experience is rewarding and well worth playing.

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Meeple and the MooseArticle

Revive is a satisfying, highly abstract Eurogame featuring striking components and rewarding engine-building, though its theme fades into the background and its included campaign feels unnecessary.

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Board Game CasualVideo

Revive is an excellent, cleverly designed resource management game with rewarding action chaining that makes players feel smart. Despite well-integrated theme, its primary criticism is the base solo mode; a variant is suggested for a better experience.

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Nights Around A Table, Nights Around A TableVideo

The reviewer finds 'Revive' to be a highly engaging and accessible complex game, recommending it for frequent play despite its light theme and potential for analysis paralysis in some groups.

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