Redemption Tips

STARTING A PLAYGROUP

I have found these tips very useful in starting a playgroup:

Meet regularly, at a time and place that is convenient for everyone.
Match players of approximately equal playing ability. Close-scoring games are the most fun. However, be sure to allow players to play at least a few different players. That way they can learn more strategies and make more friends.
If you play multi-player games, keep the groups small (3 is best, to 4 at the most), so turns come quickly.
Have players invite friends. New opponents keep the game fresh and exciting.
Keep in touch with players regularly.

For playgroups with mostly new players:

Start simple. Buy a box of 2nd Edition Starter Decks from Cactus Game Design. It is enough decks for 6 players to each have two 50-card decks.
As your group learns the game, I recommend adding Unlimited (Blue) Boosters and Prophets Boosters first. Do not go on to the other booster types without using these for a while.
If your playgroup is learning quickly, and has mastered the cards in the above sets, then the boosters listed below can be added gradually, in this order. But be warned: Many of the cards in the three expansions listed below are complex. Of course the payoff for the added complexity of the cards is that they add a tremendous amount of strategy (and fun) to the game.