# The King's Will

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #6417
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 50-90 min
- **Weight**: 3.18 / 5
- **Designers**: Hans-Peter Stoll
- **Artists**: Harald Lieske
- **Publishers**: ADC Blackfire Entertainment GmbH
- **Categories**: Farming, Industry / Manufacturing, Medieval, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Action Drafting

## Verdict
If you love a game that hides its win conditions and lets you deduce them, The King's Will serves up medieval intrigue.Secret conditions change each gameAction drafting keeps play briskHigh‑quality wooden componentsLearning curve may trip newcomersReliance on luck for secret goalsRECOMMENDED

## Description
In The King's Will each game kicks off in 962 AD, the year Otto the Great becomes Holy Roman Emperor. You play as a duke whose palaces are visited by the itinerant monarch. Your goal? Uncover, over four rounds, the secret wishes of the king while also setting your own scoring criteria. Every session draws a different set of hidden victory conditions, keeping each playthrough fresh and unpredictable. 

The core mechanic is action drafting: all players simultaneously pick cards that dictate what they can do that turn – expand territory, boost agricultural output, build factories, or fulfill specific royal demands. Because actions are resolved synchronously, downtime for non‑active players is virtually eliminated, keeping the game brisk. 

The components shine – wooden pieces for fields, factories, castles and resources feel solid and tactile, pleasing both collectors and tactile‑oriented gamers. After the four rounds each duke tallies points based on the secret conditions they managed to satisfy and according to the personal scoring goal they chose at the start. The ducal who best aligns his moves with the king’s desires wins. 

With a weight of 3.2/5, the game is approachable for newcomers to medium‑complexity titles, yet offers enough depth for seasoned players who enjoy adapting to hidden objectives. It blends medieval flavor, resource management and a dash of deduction into a satisfying tabletop experience.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### What is the playing time?
Between 50 and 90 minutes, depending on player count.

### How complex is the game?
Weight 3.2/5 – medium complexity, suitable for players with some board‑game experience.

### What components are included?
Wooden pieces (fields, factories, castles), action cards, modular board, victory markers, and an English rulebook.

### Who should buy this game?
Fans of deduction, resource management, and medieval themes will enjoy it.

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