Fate Core System

Build Any World. Play Any Story. Grab your jetpack. Light the torch. Roll the dice.

Whether you're dreaming of wizard cowboys, noir detectives in space, or tentacled horrors in a neon-soaked wasteland, Fate Core is the toolkit to make it happen. This flexible, narrative-driven RPG gives you the rules to build your world — no matter how weird, wild, or wonderful.

What’s Fate Core?

Fate Core is a tabletop RPG for proactive, competent characters caught in high-stakes drama. It’s all about fast, collaborative storytelling where players shape the world as much as the GM. Bring your favourite book, movie, or totally original setting to life with easy-to-learn rules and limitless possibility.

Inside the Book:

• Core rules that support any genre - from sci-fi to fantasy to kitchen-sink chaos
• A clever aspect system that rewards creative roleplaying
• A focus on collaboration, character-driven drama, and worldbuilding
• A toolbox-style structure that gives you the freedom to customise

As Seen On:

Fate Core was featured on 'Tabletop', the hit YouTube show hosted by Wil Wheaton. If you want to see how it plays, check out the episode online!

Details:

Format: Hardcover Rulebook
Authors: Leonard Balsera, Brian Engard, Jeremy Keller, Ryan Macklin and Mike Olson

Why We Love It at Dicey Business:

Fate Core is the game for folks who say “I’ve got a crazy idea...” and then build a universe around. Whether you're a GM or a player, it gives you the tools to craft unforgettable stories and the freedom to get weird with it.