Swords around the Throne
A board game by Renaud Verlaque
1-2 1-2
30-300 minutes Medium
Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, Sudden Death Ending, Deck Construction, Solo / Solitaire Game, Action Queue, Point to Point Movement, Negotiation
Wargame, Napoleonic
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Description
Swords around the Throne whips you straight into a Napoleonic‑style showdown where two commanders (or a lone strategist in solo mode) scramble to outmaneuver each other for the crown. Designed by Renaud Verlaque in 2022, the game blends deck‑building and hand‑management with a slick action‑queue that lets you line up moves, then watch them play out simultaneously – perfect for those who love a bit of suspense before the dice even roll. You’ll negotiate, plot point‑to‑point advances across a crisp map, and constantly tweak your deck as the battle rages. The rules sit at a comfortable “normal” level, so anyone who’s dabbled in board games can jump in, yet the sudden‑death ending means every decision feels razor‑sharp. Whether you have 30 minutes for a quick clash or a marathon 5‑hour campaign, Swords around the Throne delivers a tight, tactical wargame that’s as much about out‑thinking your opponent as out‑fighting them.
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