Board Game Geek Rating: 5.67. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.93. Suitable for 1 to 6 players. Published in 2018. This is the Kickstarter Edition of The King’s Guild Board Game. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Centuries ago, Greycastle was founded by a pact among great guild leaders. Only a guild can rule and only a guild leader can claim the throne. Now, with the king dying, the Council of the Wise will meet. As a guild leader, prove your guild's prestige to take the crown and become the King’s Guild. In this exciting strategy board game, 1 - 6 players compete to build the most renowned guild. Lead your guild to success by crafting strong equipment, sending heroes on treasure - hunting quests, and upgrading with unique characters and rooms. Each turn, pick an action: gather resources for your warehouse, craft equipment for quests, or upgrade your guild by hiring specialists and building rooms. Earn prestige from quests, specialists, rooms, and treasures. When the king passes and the council arrives, the guild with the most prestige wins the throne and the title of the King’s Guild! We're happy to support campaigns to offer games like The King’s Guild. A large part of your spending on this game will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying The King’s Guild or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
To play The King’s Guild, first gather 1 to 6 players. Each player takes on the role of a guild leader. At the start of each turn, you can choose one of three actions. You can gather resources to stock your warehouse, which will help you in later stages. Or, you can craft powerful equipment that allows your heroes to go on quests and earn treasure. You can also upgrade your guild by hiring unique specialists and building new rooms. As you play, keep track of the prestige you earn from quests, specialists, rooms, and the treasures you collect. When the king passes away and the council arrives, the player with the most prestige wins the game and gets the title of the King’s Guild. Note that this is the Kickstarter Edition, and paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. To keep the game in good condition, store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending the cards or scratching the game board.
