Rising for the Throne (2018)

About this game

Rising for the Throne is a card game in which you control one of the six clans available to increase your army and win the battle. Choose your clan and lead it to the throne. Gryphonn - The power of politics. Agnuth - Great in combat. Valakiem - Full of magic. Malüs - The richest house. Ulferk - The most courageous clan. Jörmund - The great explorers. Throw the dices and gain resources for your clan, but don't be greedy, you can lose it. Use that resources to recruit troops for your strategy and win Victory Points. You can use your clan or card abilities for your advantage or use it to destroy your opponents. Take care of the game events, storms, floods, plagues... They could start in the middle of a game, some events would reduce your forces, but other events can help to protect your army. Once a player reaches a certain amount of Victory point the game ends, so watch your enemies and try to stop them from reaching their objectives.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.4/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.