game profile

The Old King's Crown

Blind bidding + lane battling

The Old King's Crown is a medium-heavy game (weight 7/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (8/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decision density is intense (8/10) — expect brain-burn and the occasional bout of AP. Interaction is maxed (9/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct conflict is high (8/10) — friendships will be tested.

Of every game in our catalog, The Old King's Crown is closest to Blood Rage (90% profile match) but scores lower on narrative (3 vs. 5).

WeightDepthDensityInteractionConflictNegotiationInputOutputCatch-upThemeEngineNarrative
Solo7/10
Fiddly5/10
Players
2P3P4P1P5+P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
7
Depth
8
Density
8

The Old King's Crown is a medium-heavy game (weight 7/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (8/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decision density is intense (8/10) — expect brain-burn and the occasional bout of AP.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
9
Conflict
8
Negotiation
4

Interaction is maxed (9/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct conflict is high (8/10) — friendships will be tested.

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
6
Output
3
Catch-up
6

Variance is moderate (input 6, output 3/10). Catch-up is moderate (6/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
8
Engine
7
Narrative
3

The theme is well-integrated (8/10). There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).

Variance is moderate (input 6, output 3/10). Catch-up is moderate (6/10).

The theme is well-integrated (8/10). There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).

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Frequently asked

Answers derived directly from The Old King's Crown's 12-axis profile.

Is The Old King's Crown good solo?
The Old King's Crown works well solo (solo 7/10), though the multiplayer is where the design shines.
What player count is The Old King's Crown best at?
The Old King's Crown is at its best at 2P, 3P, 4P; with 1P also strong; 5+P is the weakest count.
Is The Old King's Crown a heavy game?
The Old King's Crown is medium-heavy (weight 7/10) — substantial but learnable in one sitting with an experienced teacher.
How much luck is there in The Old King's Crown?
The Old King's Crown has moderate variance (input 6/10, output 3/10).
Is The Old King's Crown confrontational?
Highly confrontational — The Old King's Crown scores 8/10 on direct conflict. Friendships will be tested.

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