How many players is Kings & Things*?

Kings & Things* plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Kings & Things* take to play?

A game of Kings & Things* takes 120 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Kings & Things* any good?

Kings & Things* rates 6.5/10 from 1,609 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / exploration game built around area majority / influence, area movement, dice rolling.

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Kings & Things* (1986)

2–4 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 120 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.5/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like bluffing games — medium complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Kings & Things*

Player-kings control armies made up of various things in this abstracted combat game.

Bluffing Exploration Fantasy Humor Territory Building Wargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Events, Hexagon Grid, Modular Board · Designer: Doug Kaufman, Robert J. Kuntz, Tom Wham

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Kings & Things* FAQ

How many players is Kings & Things*?: Kings & Things* plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Kings & Things* take to play?: A game of Kings & Things* takes 120 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Kings & Things* any good?: Kings & Things* rates 6.5/10 from 1,609 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / exploration game built around area majority / influence, area movement, dice rolling.