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Oath

1-6 players 45-150 min 7.7 Board Game Geek Rating

In Oath, 1-6 players shape an ancient kingdom's destiny as supporters of order or agents of chaos. Each game's outcomes permanently alter future sessions, modifying available resources, actions, and victory conditions. Players might establish dynasties, spread cults, or foster anarchy—creating a unique, evolving narrative where past decisions influence subsequent generations of rulers and conflicts.

Published 2021

Oath

Get Ready

Setup the game with these step-by-step instructions before diving into your turn.

1
Decide campaign end condition
As a group, agree when the campaign game should end—either after a set number of games (e.g., after 15 games) or after a certain time period (e.g., after 6 months)
2
Set up the base game
Follow the standard Oath game rules for initial setup
3
Deal faction cards to new players
After setup, deal one faction card to each player who is joining the campaign for the first time
4
Retain faction cards for returning players
Players who previously participated in the campaign do not receive a new faction card and keep their original assignment

On Your Turn

What you can do during your turn.

1
Play standard Oath rules
Follow the base game's turn structure and mechanics as designed by Cole Wehrle
2
Track achievements during play
Monitor when players accomplish specific achievements for the first time:
3
Record achievements
When a player is first to accomplish an achievement, write their name and the date on the achievement sheet
4
Track end-game records
At the end of each game, update records for players who finished with the most Favours, Secrets, Relics, Sites, or Warbands on sites

Winning

How to claim victory.

1
Calculate suit points
Count each card in the world deck that matches one of the two suits on your faction card—each matching card gives you 1 point
2
Calculate achievement points
Each achievement you were first to gain gives you 3 points
3
Calculate record points
Each achievement record you currently hold gives you 5 points
4
Determine the winner
The player with the highest total points at the end of the campaign game wins
5
Break ties by suit count
If tied, the player with the most suits in the world deck matching their faction card wins
6
Break further ties by achievements
If still tied, the player with the most achievements wins
7
Share victory if still tied
If a tie remains after all tiebreakers, the tied players share the victory

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