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King's Cup Extreme
2021
Rules assistance for King's Cup Extreme
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- 3–10 players
- 20–60 min
- 18+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
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King's Cup Extreme is a board game released in 2021 for 3–10 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by KC Schrimpl and its main mechanics are Take That, Player Judge, and Acting.
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About the game
King’s Cup Extreme is a laugh-out-loud party game. Sometimes refereed to as Kings or Ring of Fire, this classic college drinking game has been revamped for a more widespread audience. This deck includes fan-favorites from across campuses nationwide plus new, never-before-seen cards. To succeed in this updated version, you’ll need to be quicker, smarter, and of course, thirstier. Each of the 120 cards has instructions so you can play instantly, no need to explain the rules to your guests. Simply pull a card, follow the command, and kickstart your night! The game ends when the fourth Hail To The King card is drawn and losing player is sentenced to drink the King's Cup. The cards are 100% waterproof. Spill all you want, these cards won’t get damaged. Alcohol is not required, any beverage is suitable.
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- Lost Boy Entertainment
Questions and answers
King's Cup Extreme supports 3–10 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's Cup Extreme is 20–60 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's Cup Extreme for ages 18 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's Cup Extreme has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
King's Cup Extreme belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Player Judge, and Acting. 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's Cup Extreme are: KC Schrimpl. 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's Cup Extreme 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.