KINGMAKER - Avalon Hill - War of the Roses Board Game

Description: KINGMAKER - Avalon Hill - War Of The Roses Board Game. Game has some parallels to Game of Thrones in that several factions are vying for the crown. Game background: Kingmaker simulates the Wars of the Roses, the period of sporadic Civil War in England between 1450 and 1490. Ruled by a weak and mentally unstable king, Henry VI, demoralized by the defeat in France at the end of the Hundred Years War, and encouraged by the ambitions of Richard, Duke of York, and his sons; the country's Noble families used their large private armies in attempts to gain control of the government. The game is based on the premise that the powerful Noble families used the Lancastrian and Yorkist princes as pawns in a greater game of gaining control of England. Players control factions using their military and political power to control and influence the royal heirs, supporting the heir in their control as king while trying to take down all of the other heirs. Game play:Each player is dealt a number of cards, which comprise his faction of nobles with an inherent combat strength is supporting men-at-arms. These forces are increased when drawing cards conveying possesions of key fortified towns, fleets, companies of mercenary soldiers, support of bishops, and titles which increase a noble's inherent following. Players then maneuver their forces in such a way as to capture the 7 members of the royal families eligible to be proclaimed King (or Queen in the case of Margaret of Anjou). The faction that crowns the last surviving royal piece is declared the winner. As you can see from the photos, the box shows definite signs of wear, but the game board and pieces are in decent shape.Thanks for looking. If you like vintage games from Avalon Hill and other makers in that time period, feel free to check out my other eBay listings.

Price: 27.99 USD

Location: Longmont, Colorado

End Time: 2024-03-07T02:38:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.99 USD