For a Crown is a board game by Repos Production where players compete for the throne in a kingdom on the verge of unification. This strategic game for 3 to 5 players aged 8 and up, with a playtime of approximately 30 minutes, involves recruiting mercenaries, forming alliances, and betraying opponents to collect the most rubies and claim the crown.
Key Features:
- Number of Players: 3-5
- Age: 8 and up
- Playtime: Approximately 30 minutes
- Language: English and French
Gameplay:
In For a Crown, players recruit mercenaries from the Royal Square by placing them in their family's card sleeves. These cards are then shuffled together with those of opponents into a shared deck. During the game, cards are revealed one by one, with mercenary effects applied immediately. Unexpected events can disrupt plans, requiring players to adapt their strategies. The goal is to have the most rubies in your chest after four rounds to ascend the throne.
Box Contents:
- 55 Mercenary cards
- 7 Event cards
- 32 Card sleeves
- 7 Chests
- 1 Board
- 6 Recruitment cost tiles
- 5 Portrait pawns
- 5 Heirloom tiles
- 60 Ruby tokens
- 30 Coin tokens
- 25 Masked Bandit tokens
- 1 Magic die
Why Choose For a Crown?
For a Crown combines unique game mechanics with elements of bluffing, betrayal, and opportunism. The game requires strategic thinking and offers a dynamic experience where players must constantly anticipate opponents' actions. High-quality components and an engaging theme make it a valuable addition to any board game collection.