Blood Royale (1987)
Blood Royale
Blood Royale is a board game based on medieval Europe, published by Games Workshop in 1987 and designed by Derek Carver. The game is set in 14th century Europe, with the names and geography slightly rearranged. Up to five players control one of the major bloodlines of the Middle Ages and must guide their dynasty of family members through the ages as they attempt to gain influence over their respective countries.
Why is Blood Royale Popular?
Blood Royale is a fun game, with elements of role-playing and board gaming strategy. It is the kind of game that will please a broad audience of recreational gamers, especially those who enjoy games like Diplomacy and Kingmaker. The game is significant because it offers a unique experience of medieval Europe, where players can control one of the major bloodlines and guide their dynasty of family members through the ages.
Game Components of Blood Royale
A six-piece, jig-cut playing board, showing a map of Western Europe, and additional game information.
– 1 King piece for each country (five in all)
– 5 Prince pieces for each player
– 5 Count pieces for each player
– 5 Knight pieces for each player
– 5 Bishop pieces for each player
– 5 Spy pieces for each player
– 5 Assassin pieces for each player
– 5 Diplomat pieces for each player
– 5 Heir pieces for each player
– 5 Event cards
– 5 Country cards
– 5 Player Aid cards
– 1 Rulebook
Game Setup of Blood Royale
Each player chooses a bloodline and takes the corresponding Prince, Count, Knight, Bishop, Spy, Assassin, Diplomat, and Heir pieces. The King pieces are placed on the board in their respective countries. Each player places their Prince piece in their country of origin. The remaining pieces are placed in the player’s country of origin. Each player draws an Event card and a Country card. The player with the highest Country card goes first.
Gameplay Mechanics of Blood Royale
Players take turns performing actions with their pieces, such as moving them around the board, assassinating other players’ pieces, and forming alliances with other players. The game also includes elements of role-playing, as players must make decisions based on the personalities of their family members. The game is won by the player who has the most influence over their respective country at the end of the game.
Game Objective of Blood Royale
The objective of the game is to gain influence over the player’s respective country by controlling the King and other key pieces.
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