The King Is Dead (2nd Edition)

Player Count: 2 - 4
Playtime: 30 - 45 minutes
Recommended Age: 14+
Complexity: 2.17 / 5
Game Mode: Competitive

The King Is Dead is a strategic board game of politics, influence, and shifting alliances set in Britain after the death of King Arthur. As rival members of the royal court, players must navigate a divided kingdom and unite the Scots, Welsh, and Romano-British—not through conquest, but through careful diplomacy.

Use your limited actions to influence the three factions, shifting the balance of power while watching your opponents' moves. Your decisions can strengthen one faction while weakening another, so you'll need to adapt your plans as the political landscape changes.

When the struggle for Britain reaches its conclusion, the player with the greatest influence over the most powerful faction claims the crown. With simple rules but plenty of strategic depth, The King Is Dead is a tense game of negotiation, influence, and calculated decision-making.

Mechanics:
- Area Majority / Influence
- Hand Management
- Stock Holding
- Variable Set-Up