The King Is Dead: Second Edition cover
2020BGG rank #371

The King Is Dead: Second Edition

by Peer Sylvester · Osprey Games

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Players2–4
Time30–45m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

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.

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceCampaign / Battle Card DrivenCommunication LimitsHand ManagementMap ReductionMemoryStock HoldingVariable Set-up

On the shelf

Categories

MedievalPoliticalWargame

Questions players ask

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