
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,607
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Dragon Lords
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 1993

1990
Rules assistance for Myth Fortunes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Myth Fortunes is a board game released in 1990 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by William V. Niebling, Matt Forbeck, Bryan Winter, Will Niebling, Schar Niebling, Micki Niebling, and John Danovich and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
The other designers are: Micki Niebling, John Danovich, Matt Forbeck and Bryan Winter Get involved in a game of dragon poker, walk the fine line between ethics, Bunny and da boss, and try to keep Gleep out of trouble in this game of myth and mayhem based on the popular Myth series by Robert Lynn Asprin. You and the other players are characters from Robert Asprin's "Myth Adventures" series, and roam around the board screwing up, trying to stay out of trouble, and indulging in the occasional round of dragon poker. Lavishly illustrated by Phil Foglio. The object of the game is to accumulate Fame and Gold, which is mostly done by winning Confrontations with other players and various characters on the board.
Myth Fortunes supports 2–6 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 Myth Fortunes is 90 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 Myth Fortunes 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.
Myth Fortunes has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Myth Fortunes belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Myth Fortunes are: William V. Niebling, Matt Forbeck, Bryan Winter, Will Niebling, Schar Niebling, Micki Niebling, and John Danovich. 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 Myth Fortunes 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.