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Reign: The Card Game
2015
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- 3–7 players
- 30–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Reign: The Card Game is a board game released in 2015 for 3–7 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Khairul Hamdan and its main mechanics are Take That, Trading, and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
Reign: The Card Game is a game of negotiation and deceit for 3 to 7 players. Its strategic and diplomatic game-play is both easy to learn and hard to master. Players take the role of a lord or lady vying after the kingdom of Kazath after a tragic "accident" left Kazath's previous ruler without an heir and without a head. The key to victory is holding the Onyx Crown, the symbol of rulership. Gain the Onyx Crown or help someone else take it and you earn legitimacy, gain 9 legitimacy points and hold the Onyx Crown to be named the new rightful ruler of Kazath. But first, you must gain the backing of a house. Secretly bidding for a house's support. With a house by your side you must convince the others why it would benefit them if you were to hold the Crown and become Regent for the turn. Using bribery, promises and your lordly cunning. Deploy your army secretly on the field. Supporting yourself, or perhaps another. Finally, when your army emerges victorious take the Onyx Crown and be named Regent. Distributing rewards to those who are loyal to you. But beware, loyalties can change swiftly, those who may seem like your allies could actually be your greatest threat.
Designers
Publishers
- Garage Games Australia
Questions and answers
Reign: The Card Game supports 3–7 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 listed playing time for Reign: The Card Game is 30–45 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 Reign: The Card Game 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.
Reign: The Card Game 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.
Reign: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Bluffing, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Take That, Trading, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Reign: The Card Game are: Khairul Hamdan. 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 Reign: The Card Game 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.