
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,334
- BGG rating
- 8.2
BattleCON Fighting System
- 2–4 players
- 10–45 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2010

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Kill the Overlord: Village Sot is an expansion for Kill the Overlord released in 2013 for 4–8 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by D. Brad Talton, Jr. and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That.
"Pay 1 to the Prince during the Income Phase. Whenever you give the Execution Order to another player, both of you take a drink (of soda or something)!" Originally given to every Kickstarter backer as apology for the delay, and a thanks for being so patient. (From Update #38 of the Kickstarter project)
Kill the Overlord: Village Sot supports 4–8 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 Kill the Overlord: Village Sot is 45 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 Kill the Overlord: Village Sot 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.
Kill the Overlord: Village Sot has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Kill the Overlord: Village Sot belongs to these categories: Card Game and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Kill the Overlord: Village Sot are: D. Brad Talton, Jr.. 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 Kill the Overlord: Village Sot as an expansion for Kill the Overlord. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kill the Overlord to use it. Check that your edition of Kill the Overlord is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.