# King's Breakfast

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2003
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #5261
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.18 / 5
- **Designers**: Aaron Weissblum, Alan R. Moon
- **Artists**: Georg von Westphalen
- **Publishers**: 999 Games, ABACUSSPIELE, Rio Grande Games, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Commodity Speculation, Open Drafting, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you enjoy clever and fast-paced card games with a dash of speculation and tense decisions, King's Breakfast is a delightful treat!Fast-paced and strategicInnovative trick-taking mechanicTense decisions each roundGuaranteed replayabilityEasy to learnCan be frustratingStrong direct interactionDepends on card luckRECOMMENDED

## Description
In the fun and fast-paced King's Breakfast, players are invited to a royal feast and must indulge in various dishes, but with a twist! The King, an exemplary host, always serves himself last, and it would be a terrible faux pas to have more of a dish than he does. To complicate matters, the King's pet dragon, Emerald, occasionally snatches some food, adding an element of unpredictability. The main challenge is to eat as much as possible of the monarch's favorite dishes, but without ever exceeding the amount he himself consumed of each delicacy. It's a game of speculation and set collection disguised as a banquet, where greed can be your downfall.

Originally designed by Reiner Knizia, King's Breakfast has a trick-taking feel, but with a different twist. Instead of a traditional trick, players add cards to a pile until the total reaches 10 or more. Whoever adds the card that 'busts' the sum takes the entire pile – which can be great or terrible, depending on your goal for the round! There are five rounds in total, each with a specific objective: collect mushrooms, pea soup, onions, peppers (which are worth -1 point, unless they are your objective) or collect nothing. Objectives are revealed simultaneously, so competition is direct. Furthermore, you cannot repeat an objective, which makes the last rounds very tense, forcing strategic choices. With a consistent duration of about half an hour, it's perfect for those looking for a quick and decision-filled experience.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
King's Breakfast is ideal for 3 to 5 players, ensuring good interaction and competition at the table.

### What's the average game duration?
Get ready for quick games! A session lasts on average 15 to 30 minutes, perfect for filling that short break.

### Is it a complex game for beginners?
Not at all! With a BGG complexity of 1.1757, it's super accessible and easy to learn, even for those new to board games.

### What's in the box? Do I need many components?
It's a card game, so the box is compact and primarily comes with the cards needed for the rounds and objectives. No many extra components!

### What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to be the player who ate the most of the King's favorite dishes, but without ever having more of any dish than the King himself. It's a delicate balance between greed and caution!

### Who would you recommend King's Breakfast to?
I recommend it for anyone looking for a light, fun, and strategic card game that can be played with family or friends who enjoy friendly competition and quick decisions.

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