Brutal Kingdom

About the game

What is Brutal Kingdom?

The King is dead; long live the Queen! Or vice versa, really, as in the intriguing game Brutal Kingdom it's hard to tell what everyone is up to and who will have the greatest impact until it all ends. Yes, the bishop's poison has been touched, but has it been administered to the abbot or is it still waiting to be used? What's happening with the witch? And the executioner is waiting for his next job... At the beginning of a round, each player has four character cards in hand. On your turn, you play a card in front of you and follow its instructions. With some cards, you can carry out actions on your opponent and bring an end to the round's influence — but only if you don't fall victim to your opponent in the process.

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Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

• How do setup and the first turn work in Brutal Kingdom?
• When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
• How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?