The King Is Dead: Second Edition

2020

Peer Sylvester

BGG Geek Rating

7.1

based on 8,195 ratings

BGG Average Rating

7.6

community average

BGG Ranking

#361

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Players

2-4

Weight

2.16/5.00

Playtime

45 min

Age

14+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

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

📂 Categories

Political Wargame Medieval

🎨 Artists

Benoit Billion Peer Sylvester

🏢 Publishers

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

📖 About This Game

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.