A Court of Thorns and Roses has grown into one of the biggest fantasy franchises in the world, selling millions of books and building a passionate fanbase that has spent years asking for new ways to experience Sarah J. Maas’ universe. Now, that universe is growing once more. While readers continue waiting for the next major release from Maas, they’re finally getting something new to explore later this year, this time away from the pages of a novel.
The series has expanded well beyond bookstores in recent years through merchandise, collectibles, and ongoing adaptation rumors, despite Hulu’s ACOTAR show not moving forward as planned. In all of this, one piece of commonplace merch perfect for A Court of Thorns and Roses has been absent, and publisher Goliath is allowing fans to step into Prythian and compete for power themselves.
ACOTAR: Fate and Favor Game Officially Revealed by Publisher Goliath
Called A Court of Thorns and Roses: Fate and Favor, this new strategy board game for the beloved IP launches on October 6 for $24.99. Players take control of one of Prythian’s seven courts—Night, Day, Dawn, Winter, Summer, Spring, or Autumn—as they forge alliances, manage shifting loyalties, and battle for influence across the realm. Developed alongside IMG Licensing, the game features original artwork created specifically for the project, all to make sure the series’ beloved characters feel right at home in an officially licensed board game for the first time.
Click or tap on the games that match the category
Some of the fantasy game’s biggest features include:
- Play as one of Prythian’s seven High Lords or High Ladies.
- Strategy gameplay centered around alliances, influence, and court politics.
- Original artwork featuring iconic characters and locations from the books.
- Three editions, including a Target Exclusive Edition and a Bookseller Variant with exclusive packaging.
- Designed by longtime A Court of Thorns and Roses fans to closely reflect the series’ themes and world.
Goliath says the project was built by a team filled with ACOTAR readers, with CEO Jochanan Golad explaining that the goal was to create a game that felt worthy of Sarah J. Maas’ fantasy world. According to the publisher, that passion influenced everything from the gameplay systems to the artwork and component design. Fans attending Gen Con will also be able to get an early look at the game before its retail release this fall.
The announcement also comes with an important pre-order update. Target Exclusive Edition pre-orders begin July 31, giving fans their first chance to secure the game ahead of its October 6 release. Goliath says additional information about the standard edition and Bookseller Variant, including availability and launch timing, will be shared in the coming weeks, giving ACOTAR fans multiple ways to add the franchise’s first official board game to their collection.
