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Expansion for Fortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger Game
Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand
2013
Rules assistance for Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–8 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
Rules assistant for Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand
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Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand is an expansion for Fortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger Game released in 2013 for 1–8 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jason C. Hill and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Area Movement.
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About the game
The Order of the Crimson Hand has infiltrated every level of society and performs cult rituals, binding dark creatures from another world to do their bidding! The stakes have never been higher, and the heroes must keep their wits about them if they are to prevent the rise of the Crimson Hand. Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand is packed with new material for Fortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger Game with new cards for every deck; new dangers to face – including a new game mechanism for "deadly" tests; new villains to fight, each with a highly detailed figure; epic city events, unique to each major city, that can be triggered; devious Crimson Hand Acolyte figures that are dispatched to race the heroes for artifacts; and a powerful new vile organization to contend with!
Designers
Publishers
- Flying Frog Productions
Questions and answers
Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand supports 1–8 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 Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand is 120 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 Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand 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.
Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand belongs to these categories: Adventure, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Area Movement. 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 Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand are: Jason C. Hill. 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 Fortune and Glory: Rise of the Crimson Hand as an expansion for Fortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Fortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger Game to use it. Check that your edition of Fortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.