Kill the Overlord

APE Games, Cube Factory of Ideas · Board game · 2012

6.5 Ludopedia 5.9 BGG 4–8 · best 6 45 min Weight 1.4/5

Buy · from US$ 27.00

6.5 rating Ludopedia

5.9 rating BGG

Buy · from US$ 27.00

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.