King of the Elves

Race across the elven realm visiting cities by transportation card while rivals block you with thieves and serpents.

Designer: Alan R. Moon
Published by: AMIGO
Editions by: Rio Grande Games, 999 Games

The Elven king is dead and you are vying to succeed him by touring as many cities as you can. Much like Elfenland, you travel using transportation cards, but here the very layout of the land is shaped by cards too. Expect rivals to hinder your journey with thieves, obstacles, and sea serpents as everyone races to visit the most cities.

Transportation cards drive movement, Elfenland-styleCard play shapes the very layout of the landThieves, obstacles, and serpents hinder rivals

Who it's for

Fans of Elfenland-style travel games who want more direct interference and enjoy adapting routes to a shifting, contested board.

Not for you if…

You dislike take-that interference or want a solitaire optimization puzzle. It is also less refined and harder to find than Elfenland itself.

Vibe's take

Route-planning with bite, an Elfenland cousin where the map shifts with cards and opponents actively sabotage your journey.