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Foretold: Fatesworn
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Foretold: Rise of a God
2014
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.1/5
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Foretold: Rise of a God is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jay Semerad and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Foretold is a turn-based strategy game for 2-4 players. Play features Cards (Faithful, Fate Cards and Relics) and Tiles (Temple) acquired through a central Marketplace board. Games feature a period of economic build-up, preparation for combat, then Raiding and end-game. Players will align with one of four unique Fate Decks, boosting replay value and interaction. Craftiness, table politics and strategic play determine the winner. Overview: Players take on the role of an aspiring deity. They must build up a Temple, gather Faithful followers and collect powerful Relics in an attempt to wipe their opponents off the map – only one deity can reign eternal in this free-for-all of legendary proportions! Play Time: 2 players (1-hour), 3 players (1.5 hours), 4 players (2-2.5 hours) Basic Play: Play follows a 4-step turn: Reveal (start), Marketplace (buy), Raid (combat), Reinforce (end). The Tile Deck, Faithful Deck and Relic Deck feed into a central board called the Marketplace. Players use Faithful (human followers) in their Temple to collect gold and defend in combat. Faithful placed in the Raiding Party can attack opposing Temples during combat. Relics (4 of which are aligned to each Fate) further increase strategic play and add variety. Players will purchase Tiles from a randomized stack (the Tile Deck) to customize their Temple, which is then arranged strategically to increase hand-size and defenses. The four fates are: Chaos, Grace, Prosperity and Wisdom, each tailored to a unique play-style. Each Fate Deck has a powerful set of 20 different cards, in theme with each of the Fates. Combat: A Raiding Party ventures into an opposing Temple, encountering Defenders and Traps along a Tile path to the Heart of the Temple, where the opposing life force dwells. Combat is resolved through dice rolls, with Defense rolling first and combining its total. Faithful played from the Raiding Party must beat defending total or they are forced to retreat. If the Temple is conquered, damage is dealt through Smiting. When an opponent’s life hits zero (20 max), they are defeated. The last remaining player has achieved immortality!
Designers
Publishers
- Legion Supplies
- Apotheosis Games LLC
Questions and answers
Foretold: Rise of a God supports 2–4 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 Foretold: Rise of a God is 60 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 Foretold: Rise of a God for ages 12 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.
Foretold: Rise of a God has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Foretold: Rise of a God belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. 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 Foretold: Rise of a God are: Jay Semerad. 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 Foretold: Rise of a God 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.