Arthur and Mordred: rival leaders of a fledgling nation, each slain by the other's hand. Britain is leaderless, fractured and vulnerable.
For the good of the country, a leader must unite the Scots, Welsh and Romano-British; not by conquest but by diplomacy.
You are the members of King Arthur's court. Whether a loyal knight, a scheming lord, or an ambitious noblewoman, you have one thing in common: power.
As prospective leaders, each player will use their power to benefit the factions, gaining influence among their ranks. The player with the greatest influence over the most powerful faction will be crowned the new ruler of Britain.
Beware the threat from across the sea. If a region is not under the clear control of one faction, the area is vulnerable to invasion by the Saxons. If four regions fall to the Saxons, the search for a new ruler ends immediately, and the player who has done the most to unite the factions is declared the leader of the resistance.
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.
