- BGG rating
- 8.0
Scales of Fate: Community Cards Vol. 1
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,211
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Scales of Fate
2025
Rules assistance for Scales of Fate
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Scales of Fate
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Scales of Fate is a board game released in 2025 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Max Anderson, Austin Harrison, and Zac Dixon and its main mechanics are Deduction and Hidden Roles.
Expansions
About the game
Scales of Fate is a 2-player deduction duel filled with heart-pounding mind games, set in the Veiled Fate universe. Guide the rise and fall of nine demigods. Send them on quests to seek favor with the gods or smite their rivals. Secretly pledge your allegiance to two demigods, scoring based on their shared position or the distance between them. There’s a catch: your opponent may share your allegiance to one (or both!) of the same demigods. After three rounds, correctly guess their demigods to gain extra points. Can you disguise your intentions and tip the Scales of Fate? —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- IV Studio
Questions and answers
Scales of Fate supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Scales of Fate is 30 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 Scales of Fate 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.
Scales of Fate has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Scales of Fate belongs to these categories: Deduction and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Hidden Roles. 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 Scales of Fate are: Max Anderson, Austin Harrison, and Zac Dixon. 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 Scales of Fate 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.