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Kill the Overlord

APE Games, Cube Factory of Ideas · Board game · 2012
6.5 Ludopedia
5.9 BoardGameGeek
4–8 · best 6
45 min
Weight 1.4/5
Year 2012
Minimum age 13+
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6.5 rating Ludopedia
5.9 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy games of political intrigue and controlled chaos, Kill the Overlord is for you.

Highlights
  • Fast and fun
  • Full of political intrigue
  • Perfect for large groups
Keep in mind
  • Executioner can be unpredictable
  • May be too chaotic for some
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Kill the Overlord, you're in the midst of a medieval conspiracy where everyone wants the throne. The goal is simple: eliminate other players by sending the Overlord's executioner after them, while trying to save your own skin. Each time someone is eliminated, the survivors climb the political ladder, taking on the deceased's title and wealth. The executioner is a bit gullible, so you can try to manipulate him to avoid being the next target. The game is fast-paced, fun, and full of political intrigue, perfect for groups of 4 to 8 players who enjoy a bit of chaos and strategy.

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

1 videos

In English

Best player count

BGG community vote

4–8 players
4 OK
5 BEST
6 BEST
7 BEST
8 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Hand Management Income Take That Variable Player Powers

Categories

Card Game Medieval Political

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Kill the Overlord Theme: Anime / Manga
Publisher APE Games, Cube Factory of Ideas
Designer D. Brad Talton, Jr.
Artist Katarzyna Fiebiger, Victoria Parker

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

861owners
77wishlist
8want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
From 4 to 8 players.
How long does a game last?
About 20 to 45 minutes.
What is the recommended age?
12 years and up.
Does it require a lot of strategy?
Yes, but there's also a good amount of luck and chaos.
Is it easy to learn?
Yes, the rules are simple and the game is quick to learn.

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