König von Siam

Published 2007

Siam 1874: A power struggle has broken out. Siam's king has initiated reforms that have resulted in a clash between the Malays, Lao, and Royalists. The appearance of unity, however, must be preserved or the British might move in and make a colony out of Siam. Will the Siamese succeed in this tightrope walk and maintain the nation of freedom? In King of Siam, the players use action cards both to compete for influence on the contending factions and to tip the power struggle in favor of the faction where their own influence is the greatest – but the players must be careful. Too much conflict will result in a British intervention and new victory conditions are immediately resolved. After the initial setup King of Siam has no random elements and no luck. The game is playable by 2-3 players individually or four players in partnerships.

Mechanics

Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Campaign / Battle Card Driven Communication Limits Hand Management Map Reduction Partnerships Sudden Death Ending Team-Based Game Variable Set-up

Categories

Political

Designers

Peer Sylvester

Publishers

Histogame
König von Siam

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Medium — 2.68/5
Year
2007
BGG Rating
6.89
BGG Rank
#2239
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

König von Siam supports 2 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 3 players.
A typical game of König von Siam takes about 30 minutes.
König von Siam has a complexity rating of 2.68/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for König von Siam is 12+.
König von Siam has a rating of 6.89/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,296 ratings. It is ranked #2239 overall.
König von Siam was designed by Peer Sylvester. It was published in 2007.