Picture this: the king has passed away without an heir, and the kingdom has turned into a free-for-all. In Means of Power: Interregnum, you step into the shoes of one of the ambitious nobles vying to fill that power vacuum. The goal is simple on paper but tense in practice: you must consolidate your dominion by acquiring cities of various tiers of importance. If you manage to complete the full set, the crown is yours!

But don't think it's just a land grab. The game is a constant tug-of-war. You can try the diplomatic, peaceful route or dive straight into combat. The twist is that control is fleeting; a city you seized this turn could be snatched away the next, keeping the table in a state of permanent tension. Combat isn't just about raw numbers; it's about timing, the choice of forces, and the clever use of supporting effects. It's the kind of game where brute force loses to those who can read the room.

Beyond the battles, you'll need some cunning. Gathering secret intel, sabotaging rivals' plans, and positioning influential figures are essential moves for anyone wanting to dominate. The game rewards adaptability: if you stick to a single rigid plan, you'll likely get steamrolled. Victory is achieved the moment a player completes their dominion, but this is only checked at the start of their turn, adding that delicious 'can I steal the win before they even start?' suspense.