If you're a fan of the Netflix series or just love the era of Norse invasions, The Last Kingdom Board Game is right up your alley. You aren't just a soldier here; you're a strategist and politician trying to survive and thrive while Great Britain is being torn apart. On one side, you have King Alfred's resistance in Wessex; on the other, the fury of the Danes. Your role? Decide who to support — or, better yet, betray everyone at the right moment to climb to the top.

The game unfolds over two intense rounds. Each round, you build your hand of cards via drafting, selecting the tools you'll use to manipulate the battlefield. The war takes place across five different regions. In each, players play command cards to move armies, gain affinity with factions, or position heroes to turn the tide of war. There's also a rotating market of actions available to everyone, adding a layer of 'first come, first served' competition.

The core of the game is managing your loyalty. You can be a loyal ally to the Saxons or a partner to the Danes, but true victory comes to those who can maneuver the political landscape. Once all players pass their turn, the region's battle is resolved: those aligned with the winning side and possessing higher affinity score the points. Then, the war moves to the next region, and the tension continues. At the end of the second round, the player with the most victory points becomes the ruler of the new nation. Get ready for plenty of betrayal, tactical calculations, and the feeling of writing the history of England.