Kings: Fall Bastard Games

— The late king’s actual legitimate son, discovered living as a goatherd in the eastern marshes. He is kind, gentle, and utterly unsuited for the game. He refuses to harm anyone. He will be dead within the week unless someone protects him. No one will.

At the start of the game, and during specific "Courtyard Councils," players are dealt hidden objective cards. Your faction might publicly look like it is helping the military defend the borders, but your secret agenda might reward you with bonus points if the border walls actually collapse. This mechanic ensures that no player’s motivations are ever entirely transparent. 3. The Currency of Favors kings fall bastard games