In Radiant, you are the general of a diverse fantasy army, seeking to unite Perim under your banner. The game plays over three ages, each divided into a few phases: Recruit, Meld, and War.
During the Recruit Phase, you will be dealt a hand of cards that represents your army. You will then recruit additional units by drafting cards into your hand from the drafting pool.
During the Meld phase you will show off your strength. Play sets of cards and score points, then return the cards to your hand.
The War phases make up most of the game. The player with the most scouts selects the region for the first battle by moving the battle tracker.
Each Player commits a unit to battle. In Perim, each race has evolved the abilities to dominate its realm. Thus, it is the most powerful native unit that will be victorious.  
The Radiant are an exception. In every age, one race is blessed with extra abilities. They aren't all powerful, but they are able to compete across all of Perim.
Mark your victories with a control cube, and select the next battle's location.
Ancient portals can be used to quickly move across the world of Perim.
Claim the riches in conquered regions. These coins are victory points and are more plentiful in ages two and three.
Controlling a majority in a realm at the end of an age will earn you points.
Of course, there's more to Radiant than you've seen here! Check out the rulebook or watch the overview video below for more detail. ​
"The game designer is also the artist and it's obvious that the entire game, from start to finish, is a labor of love. And he's hit it out of the park with Radiant! . . . It is accessible to new gamers and deep enough for experienced gamers. It is easily explained in a few minutes, quick  to play, and looks stunning. Radiant is definitely a game that you'll be happy to have in your collection." GJJ Games Full Written Review

"I love the marriage of the mechanics in this game all of which seems to flow so well together. . . . I also love the artwork and feel of the game and can't wait to see how the final version comes out." Everything Board Games Full Written Review

​"The game is well-balanced and a whole lot of fun. Sometimes you play a game and immediately know you need to own it - this is one of those games." GameGeek.Ninja Full Written Review