The King is Dead

A subtle game of shifting power and control over Arthurian Britain.


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.



Additional Info
2 - 6 Players

Play Time 30 - 50 Min

Suggested Age: 12+

Complexity Weight: 2.45 / 5

Categories
Medieval
Political
Wargame

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