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- BGG #4,731
- BGG rating
- 7.1
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- 35 min
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FateFlip: By Royal Decree
2025
Rules assistance for FateFlip: By Royal Decree
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–99 players
- 35 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for FateFlip: By Royal Decree
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FateFlip: By Royal Decree is a board game released in 2025 for 1–99 players, 35 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Johannes Krenner and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Track Movement, and Storytelling.
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About the game
“Those called upon to play a decisive part in the history of nations are more often than not unaware of the destinies they embody.” — Maurice Druon You are the first born prince. Ever since your earliest years, you’ve had to watch your actions carefully, knowing that one day, they’ll shape the fate of many. What legacy do you wish to leave? Will your people look upon you with hope and adoration, or will they yearn for your downfall? Can you bring justice and prosperity to your kingdom? FateFlip is a story that develops differently depending on your decisions, the consequences to which you will learn either right away or later on. Find out all 12 endings to this adventure! Read the text on the upper half of a card and choose one of the available options. Adjust the parameters on the counter according to your decision. Flip and move the card as instructed by the icons and find out what comes of your decision. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd
- Frosted Games
- Origames
- MeepleBR
- Alley Cat Games
- Red Cat Games
- Old Dawg
- Draco Ideas
Questions and answers
FateFlip: By Royal Decree supports 1–99 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 FateFlip: By Royal Decree is 35 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 FateFlip: By Royal Decree 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.
FateFlip: By Royal Decree has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
FateFlip: By Royal Decree belongs to these categories: Card Game, Adventure, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Track Movement, and Storytelling. 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 FateFlip: By Royal Decree are: Johannes Krenner. 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 FateFlip: By Royal Decree 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.