Do you want to know what the future holds? While divination magic may be in short supply, we’ve got just the tool for you to catch a glimpse of what lies ahead: the Deck of Many Things fortune teller! This isn't your average schoolyard cootie catcher, either. Much like the legendary magic item, it can reveal fantastic fortune or disastrous ruin.
You can download this paper fortune teller for free, print it off, and use it in your games (or real life) to predict your next move. Keep reading below for instructions on how to make and use this clairvoyant device!
Unleash Chaos With The Deck of Many Things Set
Pick a card, any card! The Deck of Many Things set expands on the legendary Deck of Many Things with new player options, monsters, and more! Included in this bundle is the 192-page The Book of Many Things, an expanded 66-card Deck of Many Things, and a guidebook for using the cards in new and fun ways.
How to Make the Deck of Many Things Fortune Teller
Print It Off
- Download the Fortune Teller: Click the above image to open the fortune teller in full resolution. Right-click on the image and hit “Save image as…”
- Print It Out: Find the image that’s been downloaded on your device and print it. It doesn’t require fancy paper or anything—just a regular A4 or letter-sized sheet will do the trick.
- Fold the Fortune Teller: Follow the folding instructions below.
Fold It Up
It’s time to get crafty!
- Cut It Out: Cut out the fortune teller and place it so the blank side is facing up.
- First Fold: Fold all four corners to the center of the fortune teller.
- Second Fold: Flip the paper over and fold all four corners to the center again.
- Final Fold: Fold the fortune teller in half so that the squares labeled KEY, RING, STAFF, and SHIELD are on the outside.
- Get Ready to Use It: Slide your thumbs and index fingers into the slots under the squares to form your fortune teller. Congrats, you now hold the power of destiny in your hands!
Using the Deck of Many Things Fortune Teller
Now, onto the fun part: determining your destiny! While you can use the fortune teller in any way you choose, here are basic instructions:
- Pick a Symbol: Choose a symbol from the ones shown on the outside of the fortune teller.
- Spell It Out: Spell out the symbol, opening and closing the fortune teller with each letter, alternating opening on the X and Y axes.
- Choose a Number: Then, pick a number from the inside. Again, open and close it, this time counting out the letters in the number.
- Reveal the Fortune: Finally, pick another number and lift the corresponding flap to reveal a Deck of Many Things card from the expanded deck found in the Deck of Many Things set and learn what it might mean for your future.
Find More Uses for the Deck of Many Things
If you’re intrigued by the destiny-determining powers of the Deck of Many Things fortune teller, you may be interested in further uses for the legendary magic item explored in The Book of Many Things.
This book dives deep into the lore of the Deck, expanding on the mysteries and stories behind each card. From character options to adventure environments, you’ll find a treasure trove of new ways to incorporate the Deck of Many Things into your game!
Mike Bernier (@arcane_eye) is the founder of Arcane Eye, a site focused on providing useful tips and tricks to all those involved in the world of D&D. Outside of writing for Arcane Eye, Mike spends most of his time playing games, hiking with his girlfriend, and tending the veritable jungle of houseplants that have invaded his house.
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Posted Dec 11, 2023Cool, now when are we getting a digital deck to draw from during online games? Why isn't there a roller for these decks?
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Posted Dec 11, 2023Looks cool
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Posted Dec 11, 2023Thats what Roll20 is for /s
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Posted Dec 11, 2023While cool....I feel we made enough of these as kids... But as a template for ones own designs i guess it has some use...
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Posted Dec 11, 2023Agreed @gdominguez1216, but in this case, it would only take a d8.
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Posted Dec 11, 2023Amazing - the best advent calendar item of the year so far, and it isn't even in the actual advent calendar. That is remarkably on-brand for this company as of late, albeit unintentionally.
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Posted Dec 12, 2023This is so neat, I'm going to print it off and use it tonight. I've got a nervous NPC coming up and they can use this when feeling overwhelmed to make a decision :D
Update: We had a great time with it. The players even wanted a turn to play with it and ask questions.
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Posted Dec 12, 2023I like that this is a fun but simple take on the Deck of Many Things
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Posted Dec 12, 2023This is what we need in the advent calendar
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Posted Dec 12, 2023Very confused why DDB is posting a link to this “building an adventure” video when the book that contains how to do that isn’t available digitally.
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Posted Dec 12, 2023This is a really cool concept
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Posted Dec 12, 2023haha the normal post are miles better than the advents calendar xD
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Posted Dec 12, 2023Ooh, this is cool! I think I'll download it.
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Posted Dec 12, 2023i asked for this!!! :D
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Posted Dec 12, 2023Which book isn't available digitally?
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Posted Dec 12, 2023A Millennial who used Cootie Catchers Designed this.
I applaud you.
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Posted Dec 13, 2023We used to do this in grade school. It's neat to see it implemented in D&D this way...
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Posted Dec 13, 2023very neat
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Posted Dec 13, 2023I think that this method to play is very useful. Maybe, This the funniest manner to play D&d . I my case, I am A Lonely Dungeon Master and i am playing with several methods like Mythic (With my customs variations to play like dungeon master and not like player) And I use a virtual tabletop called TaleSpire It is the most playable virtual tabletop at the moment.
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Posted Dec 13, 2023Thank you for this - it's a fun bit of chaos and entertainment for my game table!