The King Is Dead: Second Edition
Medieval · Political

The King Is Dead: Second Edition

The King is dead. The kingdom is divided. Three factions — the Scottish, the Welsh, and the English — vie for control and, across the sea, foreign invaders prepare to take advantage of the chaos. Players must marshal their limited resources to influence this power struggle, while ensuring that the faction that rises to dominate the realm favors them above all other claimants to the throne.

2–4 players45 minages 14medium difficulty
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What is The King Is Dead: Second Edition

The King is dead. The kingdom is divided. Three factions — the Scottish, the Welsh, and the English — vie for control and, across the sea, foreign invaders prepare to take advantage of the chaos. Players must marshal their limited resources to influence this power struggle, while ensuring that the faction that rises to dominate the realm favors them above all other claimants to the throne.

The King is Dead: Second Edition refreshes the accessible yet strikingly deep game with updated graphic design, gorgeous new artwork, and a brand-new asymmetric game mode for advanced play.

Specs

Game details

Players
2–4
Age
+14
Duration
45 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2020
Mechanics
Area Majority / Influence · Campaign / Battle Card Driven · Communication Limits
Categories
Medieval · Political · Wargame
Designer
Peer Sylvester
Publisher
MEBO Games · Osprey Games · Do it games · Fox in the Box
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7.3Average rating
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IgZeppa
IgZeppa10/10
2 a 4 jugadores
Meeplay_6591
Meeplay_65917.5/10
- Cartas enfundadas
SentoTM
SentoTM7.5/10
Masterpiece de diseño, aunque hay que jugarlo con las cartas alternativas para asimetría y que haya algo más de incertidumbre y probar nuevas estrategias, si no puede darse un poco a la repetición. Aún así, excelente juego.
Tiraparriba
Tiraparriba8.2/10
Tense
krazyel
krazyel8.2/10
Great reedition for King of Siam. The artwork is superb, and the changes seem good.
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How many players is The King Is Dead: Second Edition for?

The King Is Dead: Second Edition plays with 2–4 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 45 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 14.

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