- BGG rank
- BGG #12,281
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Keep
- 2–5 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,597
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Der König des Waldes
2025
Rules assistance for Der König des Waldes
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- 7–15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Der König des Waldes
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Der König des Waldes is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 7–15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Louis Borchert and its main mechanics are Take That and Multi-Use Cards.
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About the game
In the card game King of the Woods, set in a medieval fantasy forest inhabited by animal folk, each player plays vassals either to their own court to score points or to one of their opponents' court. The latter will trigger special beneficial effects for the player, but that vassal's points will now score for that opponent. At the start of the game, players are dealt a random hand of different types of vassals, and they must make the best of what they have. In total, there are 11 different vassals, each with unique roles and effects. The game continues until all players have played their entire hand of cards. The player with the most points at the end is declared the winner and crowned the new King of the Woods.
Editions
- Der König des WaldesdeSteinbock Brettspiele2025
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Steinbock Brettspiele
Questions and answers
Der König des Waldes supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Der König des Waldes is 7–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Der König des Waldes for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Der König des Waldes has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Der König des Waldes belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Take That and Multi-Use Cards. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Der König des Waldes are: Louis Borchert. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Der König des Waldes as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.