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Invictus: the King
2018
Rules assistance for Invictus: the King
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 5–30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Invictus: the King
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Invictus: the King is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 5–30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Souya Naito and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That.
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About the game
Invictus the King is a 2 player tactical card game. The player will be the King and fight with opponent. While fighting with opponent’s army on the battlefield you must take care of your Kingdom because in this game, building better Kingdom than opponent’s, also let you win the game. Destroying the enemy soldier might not always be the best move in this game. Capture them and make them your own to prosper your land. There are multiple ways to use each card. You may use it as a soldier, as a citizen and as an assistance force. Use your cards wisely to win the battle. 2 player battle card game combined with unique mechanics such as Kingdom and Reserve, will lead you to the next battlefield. —description from the designer
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Igiari
- Hemz Universal Games Co. Ltd.
Questions and answers
Invictus: the King 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 Invictus: the King is 5–30 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 Invictus: the King for ages 13 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.
Invictus: the King 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.
Invictus: the King belongs to these categories: Card Game and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That. 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 Invictus: the King are: Souya Naito. 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 Invictus: the King 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.