For the Crown (2011)

"Civil war has broken out between two royal brothers over the succession of the kingdom, and the people of a once-peaceful nation must choose sides and rush to war. In For the Crown, you must gather key resources, train an army from scratch, and capture the rival King and Heirs to prove your claim to the throne! In this game that combines the highly popular 'deck-building' mechanic with the most engrossing variations of Chess, do you have what it takes to wisely divide your attention between preparations and military maneuvering? To outpace your opponent’s development while eluding capture? Strategize your position and seize glory in For the Crown! Game Data: Complexity: 3 on a 9 scale Solitaire Suitability: 2 on a 9 scale Scale: Each unit represents a brave fighter on the chessboard of battle. Game Components: • One 2-page full color Instructions sheet • One 2-page full color Player Aid sheet • One 8.5” x 16.5” map • 108 double-sided 3/4" unit counters • 100 deck-building cards • Includes Designer's Notes and Optional Rules "