Table feel
King's Ransom has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies frequently. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.
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King's Ransom
Byzantium circa 600 CE Take part in the explosive energy and corruption of holy Byzantium as described in the scandalous book “The Secret History” by Procopius. Struggle to seize the throne,as you join the tale of royal intrigue, deceit and conflict. Your chess tiles may be turne...
Players
2
Time
?-?
Age
13+
Weight
1.6
Rating
7.16
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King's Ransom has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies frequently. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
3.9
High replayability
Interaction
3.7
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.0
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
King's Ransom offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, expansions, and strategic depth. The game scales well with different player counts and has a moderate learning curve. Overall, it provides a solid replayability experience.
Luck profile
King's Ransom has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating. Overall, King's Ransom provides an enjoyable balance between luck and player agency.
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Byzantium circa 600 CE Take part in the explosive energy and corruption of holy Byzantium as described in the scandalous book “The Secret History” by Procopius. Struggle to seize the throne,as you join the tale of royal intrigue, deceit and conflict. Your chess tiles may be turned face down or moved through the court which is a six by three square area. Bluffing, and even luck lay before you as you reveal, move, capture, and place your tiles. King’s Ransom is a 2-player strategy game pitting royal rivals against each other. Assemble your noblemen, strike from your secret chamber,then move through court to checkmate your opponent’s king. Light chess variant with luck, a prince, hidden tiles and bluffing.Using the basic mechanics of chess, there’s an additional layer of strategy due to each tile entering play hidden from the opposing player’s view. If you can set traps and lure your opponent into making mistakes, you might be able to snatch their King and ransom him for control of the kingdom! Turn Order: - Flip a face-down tile so it is face up - Move a face-up tile - Announce check, if applicable - Place a new tile face down - Draw a tile from your chamber. Game Components: 40 Tiles
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Designers
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Frank Zazanis
Artists
2
Stefan Kolmsperger
Barry Pike, III
Publishers
2
Playford Games
Victory Point Games
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