Crusader Kings The Board Game
My King¸ the time has come. Your day is now. Are you ready to make your mark on History?
Free League Publishing and Paradox Interactive are proud to present Crusader Kings - The Board Game¸ based on the acclaimed grand strategy computer game. In this game¸ 3-5 players lead the historical dynasties of medieval Europe to triumph - or downfall.
You are a Crusader King¸ striving for wealth and power across the continent. Across generations. Reshape the history of medieval Europe in your own image - if only that dimwitted son of yours set to inherit the throne doesn't spoil your grand plans...
Crusader Kings - The Board Game captures the essence of the Crusader Kings experience¸ in a physical tabletop format. This is a strategy game at heart¸ but with a special focus on characters¸ intrigue¸ and juicy medieval drama. It's a big¸ beautiful game centred on a map of medieval Europe¸ using hundreds of cards for actions¸ characters and events and 70 plastic miniatures to represent knights¸ armies¸ castles¸ and more.
To win¸ you will need to groom your family¸ build mighty castles¸ develop your dominion¸ be shrewd in the realm of diplomacy and intrigue¸ and use your vassals wisely to grow your wealth and military power. You must survive invasions¸ plots¸ plagues¸ crusades to the Holy Land - and marriage! Or at least have children or siblings standing by to take over the throne if your regent dies. Failure to raise a suitable heir can mean the end of your dynasty.
Crusader Kings - The Board Game boils down the unique strategy/RPG combination of Crusader Kings to an intense tabletop experience of 2-3 hours. The game rests on four core pillars:
- Character Focus. The game brings characters and dynasties to the forefront¸ using traits and events to develop the characters and the story.
- Grand Strategy. Crusader Kings is a grand strategy game at heart¸ and so is the board game. To win¸ you will need to plan decades ahead and outwit your opponents.
- Emergent Storytelling. Like the computer game¸ the board game has an events system (using cards) that interacts with the game mechanics to create unexpected and memorable story twists.
- Steeped in History. The board game is based on historical characters and events of the Middle Ages¸ letting you relive - and change - the course of actual history.