Oath 2021
Designed by Cole Wehrle
What it is
A very heavy economic, fantasy, negotiation game for 1-6 players (~45 min), built around action points, area majority / influence, area movement.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #331 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Oath
Oath is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–6 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's an Economic, Fantasy and Negotiation game where the core of play revolves around Action Points, Area Majority / Influence and Area Movement. A very heavy economic, fantasy, negotiation game for 1-6 players (~45 min), built around action points, area majority / influence, area movement. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #331 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Oath
How many players is Oath?
Oath plays with 1–6 players.
Can you play Oath solo?
Yes — Oath supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 6.
Does Oath work with 2 players?
Yes — Oath plays 1–6, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Oath take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is Oath hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.1 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Oath for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Oath beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.1/5 — so Oath leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Oath?
Oath is an Economic, Fantasy, Negotiation game, built on Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement.
Where to buy Oath
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