StrategyFit check
Is King and Assassins worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy hidden-role strategy games
- Two-player game fans seeking local pass-and-play or online duels
- Players interested in a board-game-style contest with a defined objective
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign or extensive progression may find the focused duel structure limited
- Those who prefer many maps and scenarios may find the choice of two boards restrictive
- Players looking for a solo-only game may not enjoy its two-sided contest
Our take on King and Assassins
The hidden-assassin setup gives the contest its tension, but keeps play centered on a single opposing player and a small set of boards. That focus leaves less room for broader scenario variety or a longer strategic arc.
What is King and Assassins?
King & Assassins is a two-player strategy game about getting the King safely to his castle or stopping him.
One player controls the King and his soldiers; the other controls a mob of citizens and secretly selects three of the 12 citizens as would-be assassins before play begins. Each side receives a set number of Action Points each turn to move the King, guards, and citizens. Soldiers can push back the crowd, while the assassins remain among its members. Play against the computer, take turns on one device in Pass & Play, or compete in online duels. Two boards are available: the Market and the Alley of Shadows. Characters are shown in a 3D environment.
How King and Assassins plays
- 01Hidden Assassins
- Before play, the mob's player selects three of the 12 citizens as would-be attackers.
- 02Three Play Modes
- Play against the computer, share a device in Pass & Play, or face opponents online.
- 03Two Game Boards
- Choose between the Market and the Alley of Shadows.
- 04Turn Action Points
- Each side has a set number of points per turn for the King, guards, and citizens.
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King and Assassins: platforms & release
Is King and Assassins worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy hidden-role strategy games. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign or extensive progression may find the focused duel structure limited.
Where can I download King and Assassins?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens King and Assassins's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is King and Assassins on?
Windows only.
