Rite or Ruin

Rite or Ruin is a multiplayer game of deception for up to four cultists. You compete to summon your eldritch patrons by placing hidden cards, manipulating the odds and trying to lead your rivals into mistakes.

Join the Rite

Each round, all players see the deck before it is shuffled and dealt randomly. You place a set number of hidden Tribute or Patron cards on the table, then bid by predicting how many Tribute cards you can claim without revealing a Patron. The highest bidder takes control of the Rite and draws from their own pile first, then from other players’ piles in an order they choose. The Rite backfires if you fail to collect enough Tribute or reveal a Patron.

Summon your patron

Complete the Rite twice to unleash your dark god and eliminate another cultist of your choice. The other players will try to stop you.

Risk and consequences

Failing a Rite forces you to play an increasingly dangerous game of chance, unless you can convince another player to help. The Jester card can sabotage a Rite and put every player at risk.

Cultists and opponents

Choose from four cultists, each with their own eldritch master. Their patrons include a tentacled horror and a world-devouring snake. You can create or join online lobbies with friends, or play against AI opponents.