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Im Auftrag des Königs
2004
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
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Im Auftrag des Königs is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Lorenz Kutschke and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
From the package blurb: "Who will become First Knight? Camelot gleams under the rule of King Arthur. On his orders, knights travel through the land to bring peace and experience adventures. To fill their assignments and be successful at tournaments, the knights must constantly improve their bravery, strength, dexterity and wisdom. Because successful deeds are rewarded by the king. Who will free the beautiful maiden or best the Black Knight?" This plays like a board game, but the destinations are mapped out by placement of cards. The entire game fits in a small Adlung-Spiele card deck box. The instructions are printed in very small type on very thin paper, and the English translation is not the best.
Mechanics
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- Adlung-Spiele
Questions and answers
Im Auftrag des Königs 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 Im Auftrag des Königs is 30 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 Im Auftrag des Königs for ages 12 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.
Im Auftrag des Königs has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Im Auftrag des Königs belongs to these categories: Card Game and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Im Auftrag des Königs are: Lorenz Kutschke. 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 Im Auftrag des Königs 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.