Kingmaker (board game)
Cover of the original British version | |
| Designers | Andrew McNeil |
|---|---|
| Publishers | PhilMar Ltd. Avalon Hill TM Games Gibsons Games |
| Players | 2–7 |
| Setup time | 10 minutes |
| Playing time | 2-6 hours |
| Age range | teen to adult |
| Skills | diplomacy, alliances, and double-dealing |
Kingmaker is a board game published in the UK by PhilMar Ltd. in 1974 that simulates the political struggles to place a king on the throne of England during the Wars of the Roses. The game was popular, and other editions, including a computerized version, were produced by Avalon Hill, TM Games, and Gibsons Games. The game won a Charles S. Roberts Award in 1976.