- BGG rank
- BGG #2,199
- BGG rating
- 7.1
The King Is Dead
- 2–4 players
- 30–50 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,496
- BGG rating
- 7.4
The Last Kingdom Board Game
2023
Rules assistance for The Last Kingdom Board Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 60–150 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Last Kingdom Board Game
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The Last Kingdom Board Game is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 60–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by John D. Clair and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Action Drafting.
Similar games
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Stormlight: War for Roshar
- 2–4 players
- 150–240 min
- 2027
- BGG rank
- BGG #374
- BGG rating
- 7.6
The King Is Dead: Second Edition
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #966
- BGG rating
- 7.5
878 Vikings: Invasions of England
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #664
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Star Wars: Battle of Hoth
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #627
- BGG rating
- 7.4
BattleLore
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2006
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,317
- BGG rating
- 6.9
König von Siam
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2007
- BGG rank
- BGG #670
- BGG rating
- 7.6
1775: Rebellion
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #125
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Inis
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #660
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Labyrinth: The War on Terror, 2001 – ?
- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,749
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Dual Powers: Revolution 1917
- 1–2 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,935
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Mythic Battles: Ragnarök
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2024
About the game
The Last Kingdom Board Game is game of war and politics for 2-5 players by renowned designer John D Clair that's based on the Netflix series The Last Kingdom. In this world, the kingdoms of Britain are at war. Many have already fallen to the invading Danes, leaving the great kingdom of Wessex standing alone and defiant under the command of King Alfred. You are one of the great commanders and politicians in this war-torn land known today as England. Both Saxon and Dane armies openly battle for dominance, and it is up to you to title the scales of power. To claim these lands, you will need to tread a dangerous path between both sides of the conflict. Will you betray your allies for power? What part will you play in the birth of a new nation, and will you ultimately rule it all? The Last Kingdom Board Game plays over the course of two rounds during which players will perform actions to command armies to shape the course of the war. Your allegiance to the Saxons or the Danes can be firm or fickle, and your score will reflect not just your prowess in battle, but your political skill in maneuvering the competing forces of Britain. Each of the ten leaders offers unique benefits to your strategy and provides special cards to start your hand. At the start of each round, players complete their hand by drafting cards from a deck specific to that round, then the war begins in one of the five regions. Players take turns playing cards to command Saxon or Dane armies, gaining affinity with the different factions, or positioning their heroes and leaders to shift the tides of war. Players also have access to a rotating market of actions that are available to everyone. Alternatively, players may choose to not act on their turn and instead pass to see what moves their opponents make. Once all players have passed consecutively, the war in the current region will be decided by the strengths of the Saxon and Dane armies battling there. Players gain victory points if they are aligned with the winning faction and based on their level of affinity. The focus of the war then moves to the next region, and the battle continues. After the fate of each of the five regions has been decided, the round ends. After two rounds of play, the player who has accrued the most points wins. -description from publisher
Questions and answers
The Last Kingdom Board Game supports 2–5 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 The Last Kingdom Board Game is 60–150 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 The Last Kingdom Board Game for ages 14 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.
The Last Kingdom Board Game has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
The Last Kingdom Board Game belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Action Drafting. 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 The Last Kingdom Board Game are: John D. Clair. 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 The Last Kingdom Board 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.