Sarah J. Maas's bestselling romantasy series, 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' (ACOTAR), is expanding to the tabletop with an original strategy board game. Titled 'A Court of Thorns and Roses: Fate and Favor,' the game is slated for release in October from publisher Goliath Games and will retail for $24.99. The game will see a standard release alongside a Target-exclusive edition and a separate variant intended for booksellers.
Fate and Favor is designed to immerse players in the political landscape of Prythian, the series' fictional realm. Players will assume the roles of High Lords or High Ladies, each representing one of the seven Courts: Night, Day, Dawn, Winter, Summer, Spring, or Autumn. The core gameplay focuses on competing for influence through strategic alliances, navigating shifting loyalties, and utilizing unique character abilities. Up to seven players can participate, mirroring the number of Courts in the ACOTAR universe.
While the complete rulebook has not yet been unveiled, Goliath Games has indicated that the game will involve familiar elements from the book series. Players can expect to encounter characters, locations, and events drawn directly from the novels. Mechanics such as character abilities, Court-specific powers, event cards, and "shifting fate tokens" will all play a role in determining the outcome of the game. The description suggests a lighter social strategy experience rather than a large-scale war game.
This is not Goliath Games' first venture into adapting popular romantasy series for the tabletop. The company previously released 'Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader,' a game based on Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series, which challenges players to gain prestige at Basgiath War College.
The release of Fate and Favor coincides with a busy period for the ACOTAR franchise. Sarah J. Maas is scheduled to release two new books in the series: book six on October 27, and book seven on January 12, 2027. Although a planned ACOTAR TV series adaptation for Hulu has been officially canceled, Maas has recently regained the rights to adapt her work, expressing a desire for greater creative control over any future screen projects. For the time being, her focus remains on the book series.