Kings and Castles
- Players: 2–4 players
- Play time: 90 min
- BGG rating: 6.6
About Kings and Castles
The last English King (as opposed to King of England) died in 1066. This game is about what happened next. The men who occupied the throne for the next 400 years were a particularly unpleasant bunch, whose main thought was of personal aggrandisement. Having deprived the English of the right of self-government, the more energetic of them set about trying to do a similar job on their neighbours. In Kings & Castles the players take the part of these men as they pursue their ambitions at home and abroad. The treatment is broad-brush and fairly abstract: there is a map and the counters carry pictures of castles and soldiers, but you don't have to start worrying about dice and combat results; this is not a wargame. Players take turns to conquer as many regions as possible with their own and opponents forces - an intriguing mechanic - then decide whether to tax the hard working peasants or not. Plenty of decision making and room for tactics with a different player/king sequence every time you play.
- Released
- 2000
- Designers
- Gary Dicken, Steve Kendall, Phil Kendall
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 3 or 4 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Kings and Castles?
Kings and Castles plays with 2–4 players.
What is the best player count for Kings and Castles?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Kings and Castles is best with 3 or 4 players (6 votes).
How long does Kings and Castles take to play?
A game of Kings and Castles takes 90 min.
What age is Kings and Castles for?
The recommended minimum age for Kings and Castles is 10+.
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