Count what remains
Before each load, you both see the number of LIVE and BLANK cartridges, but their order is hidden. Then keep track of what leaves the chamber.
Ability RouletteA strategy duel aboard the night train
ABILITY
ROULETTE
One table. Two rivals. A hidden cartridge order. Count the odds and turn the duel with 15 ability cards.
Free offline solo. App Store edition: online play needs a one-time Full Game purchase per player.
iPhone · iPad · Mac
Every choice changes the odds
Read the load. Play your hand.
Change the next move
Use ability cards to reveal a cartridge, protect yourself or turn a known round into its opposite. Decide when to spend your hand.
Choose your target
Aim at your rival or yourself. A BLANK fired at yourself keeps your turn. Win two rounds to take the best-of-three match.
Take a seat
Bring a friend. Or face the Conductor.
Play with a friend online
Create a private room and share its code with a friend, each on your own device. Or join public matchmaking for a two-player duel against another player.
Each online player needs the one-time Full Game purchase, Game Center sign-in with multiplayer permission, and an internet connection.
A complete solo game, free
The Conductor is your computer-controlled opponent aboard the train. Play full solo duels offline, without a purchase or Game Center. Learn the cards and try a different strategy each match.
FAQ
Before you board
Is Ability Roulette free?
The complete offline Conductor mode is free. A one-time Full Game in-app purchase unlocks online friend rooms and public matchmaking. Each online player needs their own purchase; there is no subscription.
What kind of strategy game is it?
A turn-based roulette duel with a hidden cartridge order and 15 ability cards. Track remaining LIVE and BLANK rounds, use information carefully, and choose when to take a risk. It is a strategy game with cards, not real-money gambling.
Can two people play on one phone?
No. Two-player matches are online, with one device per player. Share a private room code to play against a friend. This is a competitive duel, with no co-op or shared-phone mode.
Can I play without internet?
Yes. Solo duels against the computer-controlled Conductor work offline and do not require Game Center. Friend rooms and public matchmaking require an internet connection.
Which devices can I play on?
Ability Roulette is on the App Store for iPhone with iOS 15 or later and iPad with iPadOS 15 or later. Mac requires an Apple M1 chip or later. See the App Store for current macOS requirements. The Steam version is coming soon.