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The King Is Dead

The King Is Dead 2015

Design Peer Sylvester Art Benoit Billion , Peter Dennis Publisher Osprey Games
7.1 /10
BGG rating
#2203
BGG rank
2.4
Weight
2–4
Players
3
Best at
30–50
Minutes
12
Age
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About the Game

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.

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Categories
Medieval Political Wargame
Mechanics
Area Majority / Influence Campaign / Battle Card Driven Communication Limits Hand Management Map Reduction Team-Based Game Turn Order: Pass Order Variable Set-up
Family
The King Is Dead
BGG ratings
2,002 · geek rating 6.22
BGG data
refreshed Sep 7, 2026

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