Kingmaker (Eng)

Launched for the first time 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 known as the Wars of the Roses. It is based on the premise that powerful noble families used the Lancastrian and Yorkist royalty as pawns in a larger game for control of the kingdom. Players maneuver noble pieces representing the leaders of 24 great families of England and Wales, aiming to take control of their own royal piece while eliminating rival royal pieces and weakening their opponents. It is a game of political and military action, and the ability to react to unexpected events. Victory is achieved through a combination of military, political, and diplomatic skills.

There are four games within 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 victory conditions, including prestige gained through the domination of government, towns, and the church.

The original classic Kingmaker for 2 to 6 players, where the only path to victory is by controlling the last crowned royal piece.

Classic Kingmaker extended with additional Crown and Event cards, as well as optional rules for Parliament and battles, in which dice can be used to determine the fate of noble and royal pieces.

The Solo Challenge, for playing solo.

Each player controls a Faction composed of one or more Nobles. Each Noble piece on the board has a corresponding Noble card displayed by the controlling player in their Faction area. Players can enhance their nobles with titles, offices, and other cards such as bishops, mercenaries, and ships.

At the beginning of your turn, you draw an Event card from the deck, and all players follow its instructions. During your turn, you can move your Noble pieces, engage in battles, and conduct sieges. You may also have the opportunity to call Parliament to benefit from additional titles and functions, and perhaps have the chance to crown a new king. At the end of your turn, you draw from the Crown deck, which may allow you to add a new Noble to your Faction or increase the power of a Noble already in play.