
- BGG rank
- BGG #65
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2022

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Carnival of Sins is a board game released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alex Nogués and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling.
Unleash your wild side in the heart of New Orleans, where masks hide the true intentions behind the city’s greatest sins. ’Carnival of Sins’, originally published by Tranjis Games, is a game of dice and deception, of temptation and fortune in which cunning and strategy are your best allies. The game lasts seven rounds, and at the start of each round the player holding the Devil card rolls the dice, then each player secretly chooses one of their seven sin cards to play. All cards are then revealed in order, triggering each sin’s effect to claim dice and rack up points — while messing with everyone else’s plans. After seven rounds, the player with the highest score earns the title of Carnival Monarch. Use your wit and trickery in this festival of temptation to prove you’re the biggest sinner in the city!
Carnival of Sins supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Carnival of Sins is 10–20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Carnival of Sins for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Carnival of Sins has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Carnival of Sins belongs to these categories: Card Game and Dice. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Carnival of Sins are: Alex Nogués. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Carnival of Sins as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.