King & Assassins

King and Assassins is an asymmetrical fantasy game of strategy and deception for two players. One player controls a vile king and his knightly lackeys who try to force their way into the castle through a mob of wrathful citizens. The other player controls the mob itself and more importantly three assassins who hide among the crowd hoping to kill or stop the ruler long enough for the people to deal with him using their bare fists. First, the king and his knights move around the board securing their position or eliminating dangers by pushing aside the crowd, then the assassins hidden among the crowd prepare for their lethal strike by killing guards or making the king's progress slower. It's up to the players to make the most of the Action Points available in the current round. The king's player wins if he manages to escape from the board using one of the exits or if his knights eliminate all the assassins. And remember, every familiar face may conceal a sharp blade! Age range: 10 and up / Number of players: 2 / Play time: 30 minutes