# For the King (and Me)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #3890
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.42 / 5
- **Designers**: Steve Finn
- **Artists**: Anthony Weinstock
- **Publishers**: IELLO, EVA GAMES, Games7Days, Hobby Japan, TCG Factory, White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Auction: Turn Order Until Pass, Closed Drafting, Commodity Speculation, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you love fast auctions and card set collection, For the King (and Me) serves up fun in half an hour.Dynamic auction roundsStrategic hand managementQuick playtimeLearning curve for auction rulesLimited deep strategyRECOMMENDED

## Description
For the King (and Me) drops you into a realm where the young monarch lacks any governing skill. Your goal? Take on the most prestigious offices and become the most valuable minister. Each round is split into a collection phase and an auction phase. During collection, the active player draws cards one at a time, decides whether to keep one, place another into the auction pile, and reveal the rest for the other players to draft at the end of the turn. You may only take one card per turn, so timing your grab becomes a tense dilemma. After several collection rounds, the cards stacked in the auction pile are sold off in a turn‑order‑until‑pass auction, where each player tries to win cards that give points, gold, or let you tweak the value of the colored sets. At the end, everyone reveals their hands, tallies points from color sets and gold bonuses, and the highest‑scoring minister wins. The game blends aggressive bidding, hand management, and set collection in a quick 30‑minute playtime, supporting 2‑5 players. It echoes Biblios but adds a larger player count and medieval humor‑laden cards. Perfect for fans of light‑weight strategic games filled with negotiations and snap decisions.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 5 players.

### How long does a game take?
About 30 minutes.

### What is the game's complexity?
Light to moderate (BGG weight ~1.4).

### What components are included?
Colored cards, gold cards, scoring tokens, and an auction board.

### Is it beginner‑friendly?
Yes, though the auction mechanic may need a brief learning period.

### Can I play with more than 5 people?
No, the maximum is 5 players.

### Are there expansions or variants?
Currently there are no official expansions.

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