
2021Cole Wehrle
Mostly reviews and how-to-play. Oath is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 31 reviews, 21 how-to-play guides, 7 recorded sessions, 6 unboxings, and 8 other videos.
From BoardGameGeek
In Oath, one to six players guide the course of history in an ancient land. Players might take the role of agents bolstering the old order or scheme to bring the kingdom to ruin. The consequences of one game will ripple through those that follow, changing what resources and actions future players may have at their disposal and even altering the game's core victory condition. If a player seizes control by courting anarchy and distrust, future players will have to contend with a land overrun by thieves and petty warlords. In a later game, a warlord might attempt to found a dynasty, creating a line of rulers that might last generations or be crushed by the rise of a terrible, arcane cult. In Oath, there are no fancy production tricks, app-assisted mechanisms or production gimmicks. The game can be reset at any time and doesn't require the same play group from one game to the next. A player might use the fully-featured solo mode to play several generations during the week and then use that same copy of the game for Saturday game-night with friends. There are no scripted narratives or predetermined end points. The history embedded in each copy of Oath will grow to be as unique as the players who helped build it. -description from the publisher
Oath has 73 videos from 47 creators: 31 reviews, 21 how-to-play guides, 7 playthroughs, 6 unboxings and 8 other videos. They date from 2019 to January 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Oath, full rules (1/5) : Game elements & victory conditions" by JeanMichelGrosjeu, which runs 30 min. For a quicker teach, "How to Store Oath: Chronicles of Empire & Exile (with deluxe components & sleeves) Back in The Box" by The Cardboard Herald runs 9 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "MCG Reviews Oath: Chronicles of Empire & Exile" by MakeCraftGame. 27 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile Play Through 12/26/2019" by Patrick Leder, one of 7 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Arcs, Root, Pax Pamir: Second Edition and John Company: Second Edition, also by Cole Wehrle. It appears in convention videos from PAX Unplugged 2019.
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2018Cole Wehrle
2 - 4 players60 - 90 minHeavy weight
2019Cole Wehrle
1 - 5 players45 - 120 minHeavy weight
2022Cole Wehrle
1 - 6 players90 - 240 minVery heavy weight
From BoardGameGeek:
In Oath, one to six players guide the course of history in an ancient land. Players might take the role of agents bolstering the old order or scheme to bring the kingdom to ruin. The consequences of one game will ripple through those that follow, changing what resources and actions future players may have at their disposal and even altering the game's core victory condition. If a player seizes control by courting anarchy and distrust, future players will have to contend with a land overrun by thieves and petty warlords. In a later game, a warlord might attempt to found a dynasty, creating a line of rulers that might last generations or be crushed by the rise of a terrible, arcane cult. In Oath, there are no fancy production tricks, app-assisted mechanisms or production gimmicks. The game can be reset at any time and doesn't require the same play group from one game to the next. A player might use the fully-featured solo mode to play several generations during the week and then use that same copy of the game for Saturday game-night with friends. There are no scripted narratives or predetermined end points. The history embedded in each copy of Oath will grow to be as unique as the players who helped build it. -description from the publisher
Designer
Cole Wehrle
Artist
Kyle Ferrin
Publisher
Leder Games
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