
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,526
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Wizard's Quest
- 2–6 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 1979

Rules assistance for Kingmaker: Variant Event Cards
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Kingmaker: Variant Event Cards is an expansion for Kingmaker released in 1977 for 2–7 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mick Uhl and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Events.
25 additional event cards for use with Avalon Hill's version of Kingmaker, reprinted by TM Games under license and with different card backs for use with their version. Also included are more optional rules and 23 blank event cards.
Kingmaker: Variant Event Cards supports 2–7 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 catalogue lists Kingmaker: Variant Event Cards 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.
Kingmaker: Variant Event Cards has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Kingmaker: Variant Event Cards belongs to these categories: Wargame, Medieval, and Political. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Events. 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 Kingmaker: Variant Event Cards are: Mick Uhl. 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 Kingmaker: Variant Event Cards as an expansion for Kingmaker. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kingmaker to use it. Check that your edition of Kingmaker is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.