A thrilling weekly featured game this next monday as we prepare to break the chains and rise through the ranks of a color-coded dystopian society in Red Rising. This hand-management and combo-building hit from Stonemaier Games is based on the explosive book saga by Pierce Brown.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the books or a strategy aficionado hunting your next obsession, Red Rising will have you scheming, betraying, and combo-crushing your way to victory. The game puts you in control of a noble house vying for influence across Jupiter, Mars, Luna, and beyond. Choose from legendary houses like Mars, Minerva, or Jupiter—each with a unique special ability that activates whenever you claim the heavy Sovereign Token.
With 112 unique character cards across 14 different castes, nearly every card you play offers a distinct “Deploy” ability and end-game scoring condition. Your goal is to curate the ultimate hand of followers that synergize perfectly to create a “scoring bonanza”.
The game is 45-60 minutes to play but the turns are lightning-fast: either Lead by deploying a card to one of four locations (Jupiter, Mars, Luna, or the Institute) to trigger its power, or Scout by drawing from the deck to advance your position.
It’s not just about the cards in your hand. You’ll race to gather Helium-3 (red crystals), advance your fleet along the Fleet Track, and place influence cubes in the Institute to secure victory points before the game-end triggers are met.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the Howlers or a newcomer to the Society, Red Rising is a must play!
BGG Rating: 7.0/10
Players: 1-6
Time: 25-60 minutes
Weight: 2.32/5
We hope to see you on Monday at 6pm at 2 Row Brewing!!
-Sean & Jake
Your Goose Games Hosts