2026Jamie Jolly
- Videos
- 51
- Creators
- 39
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2 - 4 players90 - 120 minHeavy weight
Take the Throne
2026
- Videos
- 6
- Creators
- 6
Mostly reviews and how-to-play. Take the Throne is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 2 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, and 1 other video.
2 - 5 players
5 - 15 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
In Take the Throne, you play as rival houses competing to take the throne and leave a lasting legacy on the realm. In this fast paced card game you will be constantly second guessing your opponents in a race to reach 8 victory points. The best way to gain victory points is to sit on the throne each round but only one player can hold the throne as the Monarch. Each turn, players select one card to play - The Monarch aims to retain the throne and all the house players try to play a card that will take the throne from them. All cards can impact each other so selecting the right card is key to victory! Try to outthink your opponents and play the best card that will get you onto the throne in order to gain the most victory points! Can you master the right tactics to take the throne and leave your legacy?
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Which Take the Throne video should I watch?
Take the Throne has 6 videos from 6 creators: 2 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 1 playthrough and 1 other video. They date from 2024 to September 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "How to play Take the Throne" by DeathtrapGames, which runs 2 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Review - Take the Throne" by Ryan McGillen. To see it played, watch "Take the Throne - Live Playthrough" by NinjaGeek Games.
If you like it, try Avalon: The Riven Veil, Match of the Century, Mission: Red Planet (Second/Third Edition) or Blood Rage, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Take the Throne
From BoardGameGeek:
In Take the Throne, you play as rival houses competing to take the throne and leave a lasting legacy on the realm. In this fast paced card game you will be constantly second guessing your opponents in a race to reach 8 victory points. The best way to gain victory points is to sit on the throne each round but only one player can hold the throne as the Monarch. Each turn, players select one card to play - The Monarch aims to retain the throne and all the house players try to play a card that will take the throne from them. All cards can impact each other so selecting the right card is key to victory! Try to outthink your opponents and play the best card that will get you onto the throne in order to gain the most victory points! Can you master the right tactics to take the throne and leave your legacy?
Publisher
Deathtrap Games (II)
Categories
Mechanics
Combat ResolutionHand ManagementKing of the HillSimultaneous Action Selection