The King Is Dead

2015 · BGG

Avg rating

7.11

Bayes rating

6.25

Weight

2.45 (Medium Light)

Players

2-4

Playtime

50 min

Ratings count

1,914

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Description

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.



Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Campaign / Battle Card Driven Communication Limits Hand Management Map Reduction Team-Based Game Turn Order: Pass Order Variable Set-up

Themes

Medieval Political

Publishers

Giochix.it Osprey Games

Designers

Peer Sylvester