
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,164
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Wrong Chemistry
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2012

2015
Rules assistance for Oath of the Brotherhood
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Oath of the Brotherhood is a board game released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Vangelis Bagiartakis and Tony Cimino and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Worker Placement.
A famous captain has arrived at the island with news of plunder and treasure. He seeks a few good men to add to his crew but will accept only members of the Brotherhood of Pirates. Rumor has it that he has amassed a huge fortune and is now looking for his replacement so that he can retire in a quiet plantation. Oath of the Brotherhood is a strategic worker-placement game for 2 to 5 players. The players try to gather the necessary resources in order to fulfill their missions and gain the necessary victory points to win.
Oath of the Brotherhood supports 2–5 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 Oath of the Brotherhood 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 Oath of the Brotherhood 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.
Oath of the Brotherhood has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Oath of the Brotherhood belongs to these categories: Adventure and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Worker 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 Oath of the Brotherhood are: Vangelis Bagiartakis and Tony Cimino. 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 Oath of the Brotherhood 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.