
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,532
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Veiled Fate
- 2–8 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Scales of Fate: Community Cards Vol. 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Scales of Fate: Community Cards Vol. 1 is an expansion for Scales of Fate released in 2025 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Hidden Roles.
6 additional age cards - created with help of backers during the Scales of Fate Kickstarter campaign - add game variety.
Scales of Fate: Community Cards Vol. 1 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: Community Cards Vol. 1 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: Community Cards Vol. 1 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: Community Cards Vol. 1 belongs to these categories: Deduction, Bluffing, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 catalogue lists Scales of Fate: Community Cards Vol. 1 as an expansion for Scales of Fate. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Scales of Fate to use it. Check that your edition of Scales of Fate is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.