# A Rusty Throne

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #14133
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 15-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.17 / 5
- **Designers**: Barny Skinner
- **Publishers**: (Web published)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy, Fighting, Medieval, Print & Play, Puzzle, Territory Building, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Movement, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Command Cards, Hand Management, Movement Points, Pattern Movement, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Fans of war strategy and cards will love A Rusty Throne – the best combo of tactics and narrative in a solo game.Intense tactical decisionsDetailed strategic mapFast gameplaySolo onlyComplex AI rulesHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
A Rusty Throne is a solitaire card-driven wargame where you, the heir of a medieval realm, confront the tyrannical King Alric. Instead of a simple card shuffle, the game blends hand management, area movement, and movement points to craft tactical decisions that demand careful planning. Each turn, you draw a set of command cards that can swing the tide of battles, while the king’s AI reacts intelligently without endless bookkeeping. The continental map shows territories you must conquer, and each region gains or loses influence based on your actions. Conflict resolution by card play turns each skirmish into a mini‑battle, where card choices can turn the tide. Even as a solo game, there’s a strong narrative sense; you progress through campaigns that reveal stories of betrayal, espionage, and revenge. The playtime ranges from 15 to 60 minutes, making it great for quick sessions, yet the complexity of choosing when to use each card keeps it challenging. With a detailed map component and a variety of cards, A Rusty Throne blends war strategy with the fluidity of a card game, perfect for those who enjoy military simulations without the bureaucracy of large board games.

## FAQ
### How long does a typical game of A Rusty Throne last?
A typical game lasts between 15 and 60 minutes, depending on the chosen campaign and card decisions.

### How many players is the game designed for?
It’s a solo game, designed exclusively for one player.

### What is the complexity level?
Medium to high: it involves hand management, area movement, and card-based conflict resolution.

### What are the main components?
A continental map, command cards, action cards, and miniature battle pieces.

### Does the game support multiplayer?
No, A Rusty Throne is designed only for solo play.

### Do I need accounting skills?
No, the king’s AI is elegant and doesn’t require extensive bookkeeping.

### What’s the best way to learn the rules?
Start with the short campaign and follow the designer’s tutorial, which explains each mechanic step by step.