# The Deck of Many Things — Whimsical RPG Accessory

> Digital Deck of Many Things for tabletop RPGs with customizable rules. (iPhone/iPad app by Jeremy Petter.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-deck-of-many-things/id1341512505 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeremy Petter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260873162)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Role Playing
- Price: Free (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-deck-of-many-things/id1341512505/reviews.md

## What is The Deck of Many Things?

Experience the great thrill and the dire regret of drawing from the Deck of Many Things. Run an encounter without resorting to playing cards or flipping between pages, using a gesture-focused interface and fully-illustrated cards. The app supports most editions of the world's most popular roleplaying game. 

* Run an encounter with the Deck of Many Things from the app
* Enjoy original artwork for each card
* Display cards with with your choice of rules, including Fifth Edition, Original Edition, First Edition, Second Edition, 3.5 or PFRPG, reproduced or adapted under the Open Gaming License.
* Tweak the rules to set the deck size, discard jokers, or make other changes specific to each edition.
* Enjoy a rich interface full of animations, transitions and gesture-based controls.

## Key features

- Gesture-focused interface
- Fully illustrated cards
- Supports multiple RPG editions
- Customizable deck rules
- Animated transitions

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-deck-of-many-things/id1341512505/reviews.md

### 4/5 — This is really handy

*2024-09-14*

I love it, as a Gm that works mostly with digital platforms it’s very nice to have just sitting beside me, I would love to give it 5 stars in the future if the cards didn’t repeat themselves. That might be a me issue though.

### 5/5 — A MUST HAVE!!!

*2020-01-22*

The graphics are lovely and the ease of use is wonderful! A definite MUST HAVE for DND players everywhere!

### 5/5 — Nice to have on hand

*2018-10-10*

Very user friendly and much more helpful than a regular deck if playing cards.  All the fun with no hassle

### 5/5 — Beautifully made

*2018-08-18, version 1.0*

Sleek and simple; a wonderfully crafted app for some great D&D shenanigans.

### 5/5 — Must Have!

*2018-08-12*

If you’re going to give players a Deck of Many Things, this is an infinitely easier way to manage it.

### 5/5 — Beautiful Art!

*2018-08-11, version 1.0*

And so easy to use! Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about The Deck of Many Things

### What is The Deck of Many Things?

The Deck of Many Things is a digital accessory for tabletop roleplaying games that simulates drawing from the "Deck of Many Things" encounter. It features original artwork for each card and supports various game editions.

### Does The Deck of Many Things have ads?

No, The Deck of Many Things is ad-free. It offers a clean user experience without interruptions from advertisements.

### What RPG editions does The Deck of Many Things support?

The app supports Fifth Edition, Original Edition, First Edition, Second Edition, 3.5, and PFRPG, reproduced or adapted under the Open Gaming License.

### Can I customize the rules in The Deck of Many Things?

Yes, you can tweak the rules to set the deck size, discard jokers, and make other changes specific to each edition you are using.

### What devices is The Deck of Many Things available on?

The Deck of Many Things is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicated by its supported devices.

### How often is The Deck of Many Things updated?

The app was last updated on March 6, 2022, with version 1.2. This indicates a moderate update frequency.

### What is the age rating for The Deck of Many Things?

The Deck of Many Things has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and general audiences.

### What do users like about The Deck of Many Things?

Users appreciate the app's original artwork, gesture-based interface, and support for multiple RPG editions. Its high rating of 4.9 stars from 21 ratings suggests strong user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-03-06

Bug fixes! 
• Update the card fan to better position it when it's smaller than the width of the screen
• Update the draw selector so that it doesn't clip high values
• Improve performance of the card fan and the background particle effect

### 1.1 — 2020-07-27

Minor updates for new screen sizes and devices.

### 1.0 — 2018-08-04

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-04.*
