Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series, which includes the popular novel Fourth Wing, has made a significant impact on the romantasy genre. The franchise's expansion continues beyond its literary success, with a graphic novel and a television series adaptation in development. In addition to these larger projects, Fourth Wing has also found its way into the tabletop gaming world, with four distinct board games now available.
The emergence of romantasy-themed tabletop games has been a recent trend, mirroring the success of series like Sarah J. Maas' ACOTAR. The Fourth Wing board game adaptations began with the release of Priorities Fourth Wing Edition last year, followed by an original strategy game and two branded Monopoly titles.
Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader
Developed by Goliath Games, Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader is the sole original strategy board game based on the series. It features custom artwork on cards, dragon-themed game pieces, and a circular game board. The game also includes a metal bookmark as a bonus item.
Priorities Fourth Wing Edition
Priorities Fourth Wing Edition is a cooperative party game that adapts the mechanics of the original Priorities game. Players are presented with cards featuring elements from the books and must rank them based on personal preference. The objective is to collectively rank five cards from best to worst, fostering a shared experience for all players.
Monopoly Deal Fourth Wing Edition
This version of Monopoly Deal incorporates themes from the Fourth Wing series. The core gameplay remains consistent with the original Monopoly Deal, where the goal is to be the first player to collect three complete sets of property cards in different colors. Each player also receives a unique Signet card that grants a special ability.
Monopoly Fourth Wing Edition
The Fourth Wing Monopoly game integrates book-specific elements into the classic Monopoly formula. Instead of traditional game tokens, it includes seven metal dragon pieces, each representing a different dragon type from the series, such as Violet Sorrengail's Tairn (Black) and Xaden's Sgaeyl (Blue Daggertail). The game board replaces standard properties with locations from the books, including Outposts and Strongholds like the Parapet and the Gauntlet.