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Board game · medieval, political

Kingmaker

Andrew McNeil

1974 · 2⁠–⁠7 players, best with 5 · 240 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 7 players, best with 5.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players
  • 5 players: best
  • 6 players
  • 7 players

Weight and time

Medium: 3.1 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 240–240 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek6.5/102,916 ratings
  • BGG rank2,220thamong all games

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How to play Kingmaker

In Kingmaker, players move forces around the map, use dice and event results, and vote as they try to put their preferred claimant on England’s throne. It feels like a long, shifting contest of military pressure and political bargaining, suited to 2 to 7 players who enjoy detailed strategy games; it plays in 240 minutes and is best with 5.

Mechanics

  • Area movement
  • Dice rolling
  • Events
  • Movement points
  • Simulation
  • Voting

Credits Kingmaker

  • DesignAndrew McNeil
  • ArtRandall C. Reed
  • ArtMick Uhl
  • ArtDon Greenwood
  • PublisherThe Avalon Hill Game Co

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Game details Kingmaker

Year published
1974
Players
2–7, best with 5
Playing time
240–240 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
3.1 out of 5
Designer
Andrew McNeil
Publisher
The Avalon Hill Game Co

Frequently asked questions Kingmaker

How many players is Kingmaker for?

For 2 to 7 players. It plays best with 5.

How long does a game take?

240 to 240 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–7.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku