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Kings & Peasants – A Chaotic Medieval Party Card Game

Kings & Peasants gameplay – medieval strategy card game in action

Bluff, betray and battle your friends in this fast-paced strategy card game for 2-8 players.

Climb from Peasant to King by playing higher combos, using wild cards, and turning the table with special powers. Every round reshuffles the social order - and your friendships.

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What Is Kings & Peasants?

It is a medieval strategy card game where players compete to rise through the social ranks.

Kings & Peasants game details – 2–8 players, ages 14+, 15–25 minute playtime

Each round

  • Play higher card combinations to beat the pile

  • Use wild cards and special role abilities

  • Outsmart, bluff, and betray your opponents

  • Avoid falling to the bottom of the kingdom

With simple rules and dramatic power shifts, no two games ever play the same.

Perfect for

  • Game nights

  • Parties

  • Competitive friend groups

  • Fans of chaotic social strategy games

  • Your average get-together

Medieval themed strategy card game artwork and card design

Coming Soon on Kickstarter

Kings & Peasants is currently in final development and preparing to be the Top card game on Kickstarter 2026.

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Power struggle illustration from Kings & Peasants strategy card game

The game is currently in the final design phase as we prepare for our upcoming Kickstarter campaign. As a new independent tabletop studio, we’re taking the time to refine every detail to deliver a polished, high-quality party card game experience. Kings & Peasants is designed to be the perfect addition to any game night, party, or social gathering - combining strategy, bluffing, and chaotic fun in one fast-paced medieval card game.

How are we different From Other Party Card Games??

Unlike traditional shedding games like President, this medieval party card game adds shifting social ranks, special abilities, and chaotic power swings.While many party card games rely purely on luck, Kings & Peasants rewards strategy, bluffing, and reading your opponents.It’s easy to learn in minutes, but dramatic enough to fuel an entire game night.

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Medieval characters attacking a strange machine – humorous artwork from Kings & Peasants

Around what you might call the Middle Ages - in a world where knowledge never went “dark” - ideas escaped monasteries, leaked into markets, and spread faster than tavern gossip. Innovation thrives, rumors travel quickly, and clever minds are always looking for an advantage.Society is still gloriously medieval: kings rule by birthright, peasants work the land, and everyone knows their place (or pretends to). But beneath the robes, armor, and questionable hygiene, sharp strategy and sneaky tactics rule the table. This is a medieval card game where status shifts fast and power rarely stays put.Play as shady merchants, broke poets, scheming advisors, or proud (but very broke) peasants in a fast-paced party card game built for bluffing, betrayal, and social chaos. Designed for 2-8 players, every round is a new power struggle. Pay taxes to the monarchs, unleash special ability cards, manipulate the pile, and survive the social shuffle - or risk ending up scrubbing the royal chamberpot.Every game night becomes a battle for the throne. Good luck staying on top.

FAQ?

How many players can play Kings & Peasants?
Kings & Peasants is designed for 2–8 players. It works just as well for small strategy duels as it does for loud, chaotic party game nights.


How long does a game last?
A typical round takes 15–25 minutes. Short enough to play “just one more,” long enough to completely ruin friendships.


Is this similar to President or other ranking card games?
It shares the classic social ranking mechanic found in games like President, but adds wild cards, special abilities, and more dramatic power shifts. Think familiar foundation, but multiple twists to shake things up + the awesome designs.


Is Kings & Peasants beginner-friendly?
Yes. The rules are simple and quick to learn, making it accessible for casual players. The strategy, bluffing, and betrayal? That’s where things get interesting.


Is this a party card game or a strategy card game?
Both. Kings & Peasants combines fast-paced party game energy with real strategic decisions. You can play it casually — or take the throne very, very seriously.

Game Details

  • Players: 2-8

  • Age: 14+

  • Play Time: 15-25 minutes

  • Genre: Party Card Game / Strategy Card Game

  • Theme: Medieval, Social Hierarchy, Bluffing

  • Mechanics: Set Collection, Role Abilities, Ranking System


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