Upon a Fable

Published 2013

In Upon a Fable, players assume the role of a grand ruler in the fairy tale lands and start the game with one Small Realm (the Home Realm) overseen by a loyal Fable subject. During the nine game rounds, each ruler seeks to expand their fortunes through a variety of methods, including: adding more Small Realms to gain the support of more Fables (which in turn, grant additional game actions each round); expanding the size and influence of their realms, from Small to Large to Epic; playing Ever After cards that influence the flow of the game; and gathering the valuable fairy tale Wonders of Magic, Love, Honour, Followers, and Castles. None of these paths to greatness can be ignored, for only the most well-rounded ruler without weakness in any domain shall be granted victory over the others and awarded the title of High Emperor or Empress. At the end of the game, the player with the highest total Point value — accumulated through the variety of different methods outlined above — is the winner.

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Upon a Fable

Game Info

Players
1-6 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.43/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
6.23
BGG Rank
#11039
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Upon a Fable supports 1 to 6 players.
A typical game of Upon a Fable takes about 60 minutes.
Upon a Fable has a complexity rating of 2.43/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Upon a Fable is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Upon a Fable has a rating of 6.23/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 287 ratings. It is ranked #11039 overall.
Upon a Fable was designed by Mark C. MacKinnon. It was published in 2013.