Tiles of Fate NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy / Board, Card & Party

Tiles of Fate

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreStrategy, Board, Card & Party
DeveloperComputer & Entertainment
PublisherAmerican Video Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Tiles of Fate is a strategy game released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Computer & Entertainment and published by American Video Entertainment. It blends strategy and board, card & party elements.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.

Tiles of Fate supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Tiles of Fate is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Tiles of Fate gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Tiles of Fate walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Tiles of Fate FAQ

When did Tiles of Fate come out on the NES?

Tiles of Fate was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Tiles of Fate?

It was developed by Computer & Entertainment and published by American Video Entertainment.

Is Tiles of Fate multiplayer?

Yes. Tiles of Fate supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tiles of Fate take to play?

As a strategy game, Tiles of Fate typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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