
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,649
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Queen of 12
- 1–4 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for King of 12: The Faun & The Collector
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King of 12: The Faun & The Collector is an expansion for King of 12 released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rita Modl and its main mechanics are Card Play Conflict Resolution, Score-and-Reset Game, and Trick-taking.
2 new characters expand the selection of cards. The Faun lets you rotate your dice to the highest single value, if negated. The Collector makes you the first, if your dice were negated, the original first becomes second. It is recommended to play with only one of the new characters.
King of 12: The Faun & The Collector 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 King of 12: The Faun & The Collector is 20–40 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 King of 12: The Faun & The Collector 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.
King of 12: The Faun & The Collector belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Card Play Conflict Resolution, Score-and-Reset Game, and Trick-taking. 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 King of 12: The Faun & The Collector are: Rita Modl. 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 King of 12: The Faun & The Collector as an expansion for King of 12. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need King of 12 to use it. Check that your edition of King of 12 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.