The King Is Dead
Medieval · Political

The King Is Dead

The King Is Dead is a board game of politics and power struggles set in Britain in the chaotic period following the death of King Arthur. For the good of the country, a leader must unite the Scots, Welsh, and Romano-British — not by conquest but by diplomacy.

2–4 players50 minages 12medium difficulty
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What is The King Is Dead

The King Is Dead is a board game of politics and power struggles set in Britain in the chaotic period following the death of King Arthur. For the good of the country, a leader must unite the Scots, Welsh, and Romano-British — not by conquest but by diplomacy.

Players are members of King Arthur's court. Whether a loyal knight, a scheming lord, or an ambitious noblewoman, you all have one thing in common: power. As prospective leaders, each player uses their power to benefit the factions, gaining influence among their ranks. The player with the greatest influence over the most powerful faction is crowned the new ruler of Britain.

Specs

Game details

Players
2–4
Age
+12
Duration
50 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2015
Mechanics
Area Majority / Influence · Campaign / Battle Card Driven · Communication Limits
Categories
Medieval · Political · Wargame
Designer
Peer Sylvester
Publisher
Osprey Games · Giochix.it
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byfed
byfed7/10
Juego de mayorías que se desarrolla únicamente en 8 turnos como máximo. Cada jugador tiene un set de 8 cartas - se pueden jugar varias en un turno, pero te quedas sin posibilidad e jugar en los últimos turnos. Cada vez que juegas una carta realizas la acción asociada para alterar las mayorías o el orden en el que se van evaluando los 8 territorios, y recoges un cubo. Gana aquel jugador que tiene más cubos de la facción ganadora y como gran novedad y aportación, para evitar el king making, cada jugador sólo puede jugar su última carta si con ello consigue ganar la partida. Es un juego sencillit
Blacksad
Blacksad7/10
[b]Primera partida[/b] (7/10) Juego sencillo de una profundidad tremenda. Abstracto hasta decir basta. Buen juego
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How many players is The King Is Dead for?

The King Is Dead plays with 2–4 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 50 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 12.

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