- BGG rating
- 7.6
Hand of Fate: Ordeals – Royalty Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,076
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Hand of Fate: Ordeals
2018
Rules assistance for Hand of Fate: Ordeals
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- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Hand of Fate: Ordeals
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Hand of Fate: Ordeals is a board game released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Barantas and its main mechanics are Modular Board, Cooperative Game, and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
You, traveler, have been chosen to play The Game, an ancient artifact of terrible power that can twist reality and call forth horrors from the past to test its players. You now sit at the table before Kallas, the current master of The Game, to play for his entertainment and your life. You enter the fray with only a rusty ax and the most basic of skills. Trace the steps of your past and explore the vast lands of the kingdom. Hone your abilities, outwit your opponents, and slay the greatest of foes in order to claim the title of Hero. Hand of Fate: Ordeals is an adventure deck-building game for 1–4 players that can be played in competitive or cooperative modes.
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Questions and answers
Hand of Fate: Ordeals supports 1–4 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 Hand of Fate: Ordeals is 30–120 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 Hand of Fate: Ordeals for ages 14 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.
Hand of Fate: Ordeals has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Hand of Fate: Ordeals belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Modular Board, Cooperative Game, and Team-Based Game. 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 Hand of Fate: Ordeals are: Barantas. 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 Hand of Fate: Ordeals 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.