# Vive le Roi!

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2003
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #3506
- **Players**: 2-8 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.21 / 5
- **Designers**: Jean-Michel Maman, Stefano Luperto
- **Artists**: Daniele Barletta, David Cochard, Fabrice Weiss
- **Publishers**: AURUM, Inc., DV Games, Edge Entertainment, Hobby World, Jolly Thinkers, Mayfair Games, Ravensburger AG, Spiel-ou-Face, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Tilsit, Zhiyanjia
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Children's Game, Humor, Renaissance
- **Mechanics**: Betting and Bluffing, Deduction, Negotiation, Secret Unit Deployment, Voting

## Verdict
Want a light and fun competition for the throne with lots of interaction? "Vive le Roi!" is for you! A quick game that blends bluffing, voting, and positioning.Fast and dynamicGreat social interactionEasy-to-learn rulesGood for larger groupsCan have excessive luckLittle strategic depthTable dependentRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a fierce competition for the royal throne in "Vive le Roi!" (or "King Me!" as some know it). With the king's imminent retirement, the nobility and castle folk are in a frenzy, each with their favorites to take the post. Your mission? Strategically position your candidates and use plenty of cunning and bluffing to ensure your chosen one reaches the top, literally. The game is a delightful mix of deduction and betting, where you hide your true intentions. Each player receives a secret card listing the characters they support and must move them up through the castle floors. The higher the floor, the more points it's worth, with the top being the most coveted spot. But beware: to place someone on the highest floor, everyone must vote 'yes'. And that's where the game heats up! You have unlimited 'yes' cards, but 'no' cards are scarce. A single 'no' vote can ruin a candidate's ascent, removing them from the round. The art of bluffing and deducing who holds which 'no' cards is crucial. Rounds end when everyone agrees (or runs out of options) to crown a new king, and scoring takes place. After a few rounds, the player with the most points wins the crown! It's a quick game, with 30-minute playtimes, perfect for up to 8 players, ideal for those who enjoy a good dose of social interaction and light strategy.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate in "Vive le Roi!"?
The game is for 2 to 8 players, being ideal for larger groups where interaction and bluffing become more interesting.

### How long does a game take?
Games are quite fast, lasting around 30 minutes, making it perfect for various occasions without taking up too much time.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
No! The rules are very simple and straightforward, focusing more on player interaction than complex action management.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to accumulate the most points by positioning your characters on the highest floors of the castle, but this depends on voting and bluffing to thwart others.

### Is it a game for children?
Yes, "Vive le Roi!" is classified as a children's game, but its bluffing and deduction mechanics also appeal to adult players seeking a lighter, more social experience.

### Do I need to know English to play?
There is no language dependency, as the game is based on symbols and voting, making it accessible to players of various languages.

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