Armello: The Board Game
Animal heroes quest, scheme and fight for a dying king's crown.
- Designer
- Rob Heinsoo
- Published by
- King of the Castle Games Company
The Armello video game brought to the table as a hex-crawl race for the throne, where you can win by slaying the rotting King or by outshining every rival in prestige.
Who it's for
Fans of the video game and anyone who wants an adventure race where meddling with the leader is part of the plan.
Not for you if…
You want a clean strategic contest without dice swings, or being knocked back by another player's card feels like wasted time.
Vibe's take
Swingy and cinematic – you build a hero for an hour, then one dice duel at the palace gates rewrites the standings.
Published 2026 · this year
newer than 95% of games
In 371 collections
collected more than 19% of games
2–4 players · ages 12+
Best with 3 or 4 · publisher: 13+
120 min–3 h
longer than 95% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: demanding
Takes some learning · 3.3 out of 5 · heavier than 89%
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