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title: "Osprey Games The King is Dead (2nd Ed.)"
brand: "osprey games"
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reviews_count: 6
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# New asymmetric advanced mode Stunning updated artwork 30-45 min strategic gameplay Osprey Games The King is Dead (2nd Ed.)

**Brand:** osprey games
**Price:** € 65.84
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 👑 Rule the realm, outsmart your rivals, and never miss your throne!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Osprey Games The King is Dead (2nd Ed.) by osprey games
- **How much does it cost?** € 65.84 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/316215145-osprey-games-the-king-is-dead-2nd-ed)

## Best For

- osprey games enthusiasts

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## Key Features

- • **Social Power Play:** Compete with 2-4 players, perfect for bonding with friends or impressing your strategy-savvy network.
- • **Compact & Portable:** Take the kingdom with you anywhere—perfect for game nights or quick sessions on the go.
- • **Fast-Paced Strategic Depth:** Engage in intense 30-45 minute power struggles that fit perfectly into your busy schedule.
- • **Visually Captivating Design:** Immerse yourself in a beautifully refreshed game board and cards that elevate your gaming experience.
- • **Asymmetric Gameplay Innovation:** Master the brand-new asymmetric mode that challenges your strategic thinking like never before.

## Overview

The King is Dead: Second Edition is a fast, strategic board game for 2-4 players featuring updated artwork, a new asymmetric mode, and deep resource management mechanics. With 30-45 minute playtime, it blends historical intrigue with modern design, perfect for millennials seeking quick yet meaningful game nights.

## Description

Product Description The King is dead. The kingdom is divided. Three factions – the Scottish, the Welsh, and the English – vie for control and, across the sea, foreign invaders prepare to take advantage of the chaos. Players must marshal their limited resources to influence this power struggle, while ensuring that the faction that rises to dominate the realm favours them above all other claimants to the throne.The King is Dead: Second Edition refreshes the accessible yet strikingly deep game with updated graphic design, gorgeous new artwork, and a brand-new asymmetric game mode for advanced play.Players: 2-4Ages: 14+Playing Time: 30-45 minutesContents: Playing board, 53 cards, 54 cubes, 31 counters, cloth bag Review Select Guide Rating

Review: Great game - Fantastic games with a unique mechanics. Game duration is also just perfect.
Review: Super fun game - This is a super fun board game, one game takes about half an hour, easy to learn and fun to play in 3 people. Shipping was fast, no problem

## Features

- The kingdom is divided. Three factions - the Scottish, the Welsh, and the English - vie for control and, across the sea, foreign invaders prepare to take advantage of the chaos.
- Players must marshal their limited resources to influence this power struggle, while ensuring that the faction that rises to dominate the realm favours them above all other claimants to the throne.
- The King is Dead: Second Edition refreshes the accessible yet strikingly deep game with updated graphic design, gorgeous new artwork, and a brand-new asymmetric game mode for advanced play.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | 147283660X |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #37,801 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #1,265 in Board Games |
| Brand | Osprey Games |
| Brand Name | Osprey Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts |
| Color | Multi-coloured |
| Country of Publication | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 621 Reviews |
| Edition | 2 |
| Educational Objective | Develop critical thinking, strategic planning, and historical understanding |
| Estimated Playing Time | 30 Minutes |
| Game Mechanics | area control, card play, resource management |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09781472836601 |
| Included Components | Cards |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 19.3 x 7 x 28.1 centimeters |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 7L x 19W centimeters |
| Item Weight | 721 g |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | BY |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 168 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 83660 |
| Material | Paper |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 |
| Model Number | 83660 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 4 |
| Number of players | 4 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Product dimensions | 7L x 19W centimeters |
| Set Name | The King is Dead |
| Size | Pequeño |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Fantasy |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Osprey Games
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Theme:** Battle
- **Genre:** Board Games, Board games, Board, table top and strategy games, GAMES & ACTIVITIES, General, Role Playing & Fantasy, Role-playing, war games & fantasy sports, Role-playing, war games and fantasy sports, Stationery items
- **Number of players:** 4

## Images

![Osprey Games The King is Dead (2nd Ed.) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91GSeXgk-WL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great game
*by F***M on 5 June 2021*

Fantastic games with a unique mechanics. Game duration is also just perfect.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super fun game
*by V***A on 2 August 2021*

This is a super fun board game, one game takes about half an hour, easy to learn and fun to play in 3 people. Shipping was fast, no problem

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An elegant modern classic, in a new box.
*by A***A on 3 December 2020*

The King is Dead is possibly my favorite board game of all time. It has a tight, minimalist approach to the mechanic of area control, that engages both veterans and newbies - veterans because the game is highly strategic and almost free of all randomness, and newbies because it's very quick and easy to teach and play. The change in art style is overall good, and goes out of its way to look like it actually belongs in the Arthurian time period, which I love. That said, the boardstate is less readable in this version than the original, as it's a little loud and bright, instead of muted and dull, like it used to be. I appreciate the attempt at spicing the colors up, and it is good, but it didn't turn out perfectly. This version has replaced the Mordred variant with the Cunning variant, to convince people who already have the game to buy it again for new content. I did, so it worked. That said, I think Mordred is by far the better variant. It gave players the opportunity to end the game early but use normal scoring conditions regardless, resulting in long term planning becoming dangerous unless you're also willing to police Mordred's followers to avoid that endstate. Meanwhile, it gave players who feel like they're losing momentum an opportunity to end things before the other players progress past them. This variant worked because it took the existing puzzle and gave it an extra layer of complexity for everyone to interact with. This new Cunning variant involves an element of significant randomness being added to the game, which is a weird idea in a game that's all about razor sharp balance, and kind of goes against the spirit of it all. Also, since each player gets their own special, different cards in this variant, all with different rules, that's more things to remember, in a game that values simplicity and being easy to teach. I technically have no problems with Cunning existing, since I'm just glad people get to enjoy the game in one more way, but the fact that they took Mordred out to replace it with this is sad. Finally, the box. The box is far, far larger than it needed to be. This was already a little bit of a problem with the original, which had very few components but kiiiinda arguably needed the space for the map, and even then, made the box very shallow to make sure they weren't using too much vertical space as well. The old box also folded open like a book, and had a cute little molded plastic insert, both of which were nice touches. This box, in comparison, opens regularly, has much more vertical height that goes entirely unused, and has a mediocre cheap paper insert. This is honestly my biggest disappointment - this is a really small game when you aren't counting anything other than the actual pieces, and in this remake, they made the unnecessary space even bigger! What a waste. Overall, though, even with the oversized box and lack of Mordred, this game is still a 10/10. It would be if it were printed on a cereal box, the game is that good, but that's not giving this printing enough credit - it's good in its own right, as it adds new art and new content, and generally helps add a second viewpoint to something I love. I definitely recommend buying it. Or the original, if you can find it. Both are good.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Osprey Games | The King is Dead: 2nd Edition | Board Game | Ages 14+ | 2-4 Players | 30-45 Minutes Playing Time: Second Edition
- Days of Wonder | Ticket to Ride Europe | Board Game | Ages 8+ | 2-5 Players | Average Playtime 30-60 Minutes

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*Last updated: 2026-08-04*