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2015BGG rank #2,149

The King Is Dead

by Peer Sylvester · Osprey Games

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Players2–4
Time30–50m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

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.

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceCampaign / Battle Card DrivenCommunication LimitsHand ManagementMap ReductionTeam-Based GameTurn Order: Pass OrderVariable Set-up

On the shelf

Categories

MedievalPoliticalWargame

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