Goths Save The Queen

About this board game

Goths Save The Queen is a 20-minute team game for 2–4 players, in which rival clans work to rescue a Queen hidden in the middle of the table.

Each two-player clan has a distinct role. One player is the King, who gives orders, while the other is the Warchief, who must determine which order was intended. Communication is strictly limited: the King cannot make signs or say anything to help their partner guess.

To issue an order, the King chooses a card and flips it onto the table. Its back reveals two possible orders, but offers no clue about which one is correct. The Warchief examines the battlefield and selects a card from their hand. Once both clans have chosen, all cards are revealed. An order is carried out only when the two cards from the same clan match.

Careful observation and deduction are essential, as the available orders can change the situation on the battlefield. Possible actions include:

• Loading or firing the catapult
• Progressing toward the Queen
• Looking at hidden cards in the middle to find the Queen
• Avoiding traps

In 1-vs-1 and 1-vs-2 games, the single-player team cannot play the same order twice in a row. With multiple copies, the competition can expand to 3-vs-3, 3-vs-4, or 4-vs-4 formats.

Released in 2016, Goths Save The Queen combines concealed information, teamwork, and the challenge of understanding a partner without giving anything away.