Overview

Fog of Love is a romantic comedy board game for exactly 2 players. Each player creates a character, and together the players explore a romantic relationship through a series of scenes (cards) played over multiple chapters. Players choose responses to relationship situations, building or breaking compatibility across personality dimensions. Each player has a secret Destiny card describing their ideal relationship outcome. The game can end in mutual happiness, heartbreak, or an amicable parting.

Components

• Character boards (2) with personality dimension tracks
• Trait cards (features, occupation, etc.)
• Scene cards (divided into chapters)
• Destiny cards
• Personality tokens
• Tutorial scenario cards

Setup

1. Each player takes a character board.
2. Each player selects 3 Feature trait cards for their partner (choosing physical and personality traits). Players reveal these simultaneously.
3. Each player draws and chooses an Occupation card.
4. Place personality tokens at the center of each dimension track on character boards.
5. Shuffle Scene cards by chapter; arrange in chapter order.
6. Each player receives a starting hand of Scene cards.
7. Deal Destiny cards (each player picks one secretly).

Turn Structure

The game is played through a series of scenes across multiple chapters. Each chapter introduces new scene types and escalating relationship dynamics.

Playing a Scene

1. The active player plays a Scene card from their hand face-up.
2. Both players read the scenario and secretly choose one of the response options (A, B, C, etc.).
3. Both players simultaneously reveal their choices.
4. Resolve the effects: move personality tokens based on choices. Some choices give tokens for matching; others for conflicting.

Between Scenes

• Draw new Scene cards to refill your hand.
• Certain scenes trigger special events or chapter transitions.
• Players may choose to play Drama cards for additional effects.

Actions

Personality Dimensions

There are 6 personality dimensions, each tracked on a scale:

• Discipline (vs. Curiosity)
• Sincerity (vs. Extravagance)
• Sensitivity (vs. Gentleness)

Each response to a scene adjusts one or more personality dimension markers. Your final position on each dimension matters for your Destiny.

Destiny Cards

Each player has a secret Destiny describing their ideal endpoint:

• Unconditional Love: Stay together regardless of compatibility.
• Equal Partnership: Both characters balanced and compatible.
• Dominance: One partner’s needs dominate.
• Heartbreaker: End the relationship.
• Other destinies with specific requirements.

Scoring / Victory Conditions

At the end of the final chapter, both players reveal their Destiny cards. Each Destiny has specific conditions based on personality dimension positions and relationship status:

• If both players meet their Destiny conditions, both win.
• If only one player meets their conditions, only they win.
• If neither meets their conditions, both lose.

The game can also end if the relationship breaks apart during play.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

• Tutorial: The game includes a full tutorial scenario that teaches all rules through play. Strongly recommended for first game.
• Simultaneous Choice: All scene responses are chosen secretly and revealed simultaneously. Communication about strategy is part of the game, but binding promises are not enforceable.
• Drama Cards: Played between scenes for special effects like redraws or personality shifts.
• Breakup: If the relationship ends mid-game, play continues briefly for resolution, then scoring occurs.
• Multiple Scenarios: The game includes several pre-built story scenarios with different themes and complexity.
• Replayability: Different Feature traits, Destinies, and scene order create very different game experiences.

Player Reference

Game Flow

1. Create characters (choose Features, reveal simultaneously)
2. Play through chapters of Scene cards
3. Each scene: play card, choose responses secretly, reveal, resolve
4. After final chapter: reveal Destinies, check conditions, determine winners

Personality Dimensions

Track all 6 dimensions on your character board. Your final positions determine whether you meet your Destiny’s conditions.

Key Concept

• This is a collaborative storytelling game with competitive undercurrents – you want to achieve YOUR Destiny, which may or may not align with your partner’s.