The King Is Dead: Second Edition

2020 · BGG

Avg rating

7.63

Bayes rating

7.13

Weight

2.15 (Medium Light)

Players

2-4

Playtime

45 min

Ratings count

7,517

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Description

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.



Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Campaign / Battle Card Driven Communication Limits Hand Management Map Reduction Memory Simulation Team-Based Game Variable Set-up

Themes

Medieval Political

Publishers

Doit Games Fox in the Box Giant Roc MEBO Games Ogry Games Origames Osprey Games Studio Supernova YOKA Games

Designers

Peer Sylvester