The King of the Dwarves
The King of the Dwarves
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| 3 to 5 players | 30 min | Ages 10+ |
Immerse yourself in a humorous medieval fantasy adventure with Le Roi des Nains, a card game based on trick-taking mechanics revisited by Bruno Faidutti. In this original and friendly title, each game offers changing scoring rules, mischievous special cards, and constant social interaction between players. Accessible from age 10, it's perfect for evenings with friends or family afternoons where strategy, surprises, and twists and turns punctuate each round.
How to play Dwarf King?
Game Setup
- Shuffle the deck of standard cards, special cards, and Objective tiles.
- Each player receives their hand of cards at the start of a round, and an Objective tile is drawn face-up: it will determine the specific victory condition for that round (e.g., collect certain cards, avoid winning others, maximize or minimize values).
- All cards and tiles are placed within reach to facilitate gameplay.
Gameplay outline
- Le Roi des Nains (The Dwarf King) is a trick-taking game: in each round, one player plays a card from their hand, and the others must follow suit if possible.
- The highest card wins the trick, but here the objective is not always to get the most tricks.
- Before each round, a different condition is set by the Objective tile: this could be winning precisely certain types of tricks, avoiding certain cards, or achieving a particular configuration.
- These changing rules make each round a new strategic challenge. Some cards also have special effects that modify the value or impact of the tricks.
Win/Loss Condition
- The game is usually played over seven rounds, each with a different condition.
- At the end of each round, players score points according to the round's objective (success, bonus, or penalty).
- When all rounds have been played, the player with the highest total score wins the game.
- The variety of objectives and special cards makes each game unique and requires constant adaptation of strategies.
Our Tips for Winning
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Adapt to every goal
The key to success is the ability to change strategy according to the objective of the round: what is good for one round can be catastrophic for the next.
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Use special cards wisely
Cards with unique effects are not played like standard cards: save them to turn the tide or foil an opponent's plans at a critical moment.
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Watch your opponent's hands
As in any good trick-taking game, keeping track of what your opponents have already played will help you predict their choices and adjust your own.
FAQ – All About The Dwarf King
Is this a classic trick-taking game?
Yes: it uses traditional trick-taking mechanics, but with objectives that change each round, making it original and unpredictable.
How many players can play it?
The game is designed for 3 to 5 players, making it ideal for small to medium-sized groups.
Do the rules change often?
Yes: each round introduces a new scoring condition, which adds a lot of variety and replayability.
Is this game family-friendly?
Yes: despite a few strategic subtleties, it remains accessible from 10 years old and works very well with family or friends.