The King's Dilemma

Publisher: Iello

Version french

Rule the Kingdom of Anchor! In the Council Chamber, representatives of the Kingdom's 12 largest families are at the King's side to help him decide on the political and strategic issues that determine the future of the Kingdom. Each councillor must both ensure the stability of the Kingdom and serve the interests of his own house. Secret interests, of course. But be careful to weigh the pros and cons: every decision taken will have inevitable consequences on the destiny of the kingdom...

A Huge Legacy Campaign

The King's Dilemma is first and foremost a fantastic gaming experience that immerses you in a universe that is both coherent and complex, in which alliances are fragile and betrayals tempting. And it's at the end of a masterful 18-stage legacy campaign that players will be able to complete their journey and determine who has earned the most victory points. But you'll have to know how to balance your personal goals with the stability of the kingdom to subtly convince your opponents to follow your path. Decision-making is done through voting, a mechanism that is both simple and addictive, as it is articulated around a phase of auctions but also of corruption. If you can't convince your opponents of the wisdom of a vote, then you can back up your conviction with a few gold coins that will quietly change hands.

Dilemmas and the management of the kingdom

The questions you are asked are often complex and intense. These will be political, military, economic or social decisions, and many of them will pose real dilemmas for you as the anticipated consequences will be likely to precipitate the kingdom into extreme situations. And more than that, the morality of your votes will always be questioned. Strong themes, complex choices and sometimes unexpected consequences will confuse players. However, indicators will allow you to see the situation of the kingdom in real time and manage your decisions accordingly...

Consequences to be assumed

The King's Dilemma is a legacy game, which doesn't allow you to go back. Once certain decisions have been made, stickers will be placed to seal off some possibilities forever while others will then become accessible. You'll come across many of the kingdom's characters, merchants, scholars, soldiers, and subjects, all of whom will have a piece of the kingdom's history. Resolve conflicts, apply justice, and immerse yourself in a world that is as dense as it is alive. From story to story and from decision to decision, players are confronted with their choices, for a playful journey of incredible intensity lasting about twenty hours.

Addictive and exciting

The finesse of the narrative, the hidden objectives and the irrevocability of the consequences make The King's Dilemma a particularly intense game. The mechanics take a back seat to the narrative, and the pace of the negotiations encourages players to step into their roles. The themes tackled, sometimes very cynical and mature, are intended for adult players who want to immerse themselves in a ruthless and Machiavellian medieval universe, for hours of very high density gameplay.