Kingmaker
First launched in 1974, Kingmaker simulates the Wars of the Roses, the period of sporadic Civil War in England between 1450 and 1490.
Kingmaker: The Royal Re-Launch depicts the period... (read more)
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Miniature MarketReviews
mostly positive, 74% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
120 minutes
Published
2023
Age
12+
Publisher
Gibsons Games
Players
1 to 6 players
Designers
Andrew McNeil and Steve Froud
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
War Game, Civil War, Dice Rolling, Strategy Game, Movement Points, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Political
Description
First launched in 1974, Kingmaker simulates the Wars of the Roses, the period of sporadic Civil War in England between 1450 and 1490.
Kingmaker: The Royal Re-Launch depicts the period of English history in the 15th century that became known as the Wars of the Roses. It is based on the premise that the powerful noble families used the Lancastrian and Yorkist royalty as pawns in a greater game for the control of the kingdom. Players maneuver Noble pieces representing the leaders of 24 major families in England and Wales, in order to gain control over a Royal piece of their own, while also eliminating rival Royal pieces and weakening their opponents. It is a game of political and military action, and the ability to react to unforeseen events. You win by a combination of military, political, and diplomatic skills.
There are four games in Kingmaker: The Royal Re-Launch:
• The new Kingmaker II for 2 to 5 players, for those who prefer a shorter game with a greater variety of win conditions, including prestige gained through domination of the government, cities, and the church. Duration: 30 minutes per player, plus 45 minutes.
• The original Classic Kingmaker for 2 to 6 players, where the only path to victory is through controlling the last crowned Royal piece. Duration: 4-6 hours.
• Extended Classic Kingmaker with extra Crown and Event cards along with additional optional rules for Parliament and battles, in which dice can be used to determine whether Nobles and Royal pieces live or die.
• The Solo Challenge, for solitaire play. Duration: 2-4 hours
Each player controls a Faction consisting of one or more Nobles. Each Noble piece on the board has a corresponding Noble card displayed by the controlling player in their Faction space. Players can strengthen their Nobles with a Title, an Office and other cards, such as Bishops, Mercenaries, and Ships.
At the beginning of your turn, you draw a card from the Event deck, and all players follow its instructions. During your turn, you may move your Noble pieces, fight battles, and conduct sieges. You may also have the opportunity to call Parliament to gain the benefit of additional Titles and Offices, and perhaps the chance to crown a new King. At the end of your turn, you draw from the Crown deck, which may enable you to add a new Noble to your Faction or increase the power of a Noble already in play.
1 Guide to Kingmaking3 Rulebooks4 Player Aids2 Solo Challenge Player Aids1 Double-sided Game Board1 Battle Board1 King's Peach Marker8 Royal Pieces11 Ship Pieces7 Noble Pieces Sets6 Faction Marker Sets6 Stack Markers9 Alliance Markers3 Besieged Markers1 Battle Marker1 Start Player Marker1 Prestige Victory Tile90 Crown Cards140 Event Cards*14 Faction Cards3 Victory Cards5 City Cards8 Major Battle/Siege Cards8 Royal Cards2 Plantagent Cards2 Six-sided DiceContents
- 1 Guide to Kingmaking
- 3 Rulebooks
- 4 Player Aids
- 2 Solo Challenge Player Aids
- 1 Double-sided Game Board
- 1 Battle Board
- 1 King's Peach Marker
- 8 Royal Pieces
- 11 Ship Pieces
- 7 Noble Pieces Sets
- 6 Faction Marker Sets
- 6 Stack Markers
- 9 Alliance Markers
- 3 Besieged Markers
- 1 Battle Marker
- 1 Start Player Marker
- 1 Prestige Victory Tile
- 90 Crown Cards
- 140 Event Cards*
- 14 Faction Cards
- 3 Victory Cards
- 5 City Cards
- 8 Major Battle/Siege Cards
- 8 Royal Cards
- 2 Plantagent Cards
- 2 Six-sided Dice
- *Event Card dimensions: 58x88mm; Other Card dimensions: 60x100mm
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Game's Categories
Publishers
- Gibsons
- Gibsons Games
Designers
- Andrew McNeil
- Steve Froud
Developer
- Alan Paull
Artists
- Mat Edwards
- Mat Edwards (II)
