Kingmaker

Set in the midst of a chaotic English civil war, Kingmaker will astound you with its opportunity for diplomacy, fast moving play, simple mechanics, involved strategies, and sudden turns of fortune. Not a war game in the classic mold, Kingmaker is a game the entire family can enjoy–especially those who relish the role of the underdog and combining forces against the leader, be he Lancastrian or Yorkist.
Each player is dealt a number of cards which comprise his faction of nobles with an inherent combat strength in supporting men-at-arms. These forces are increased when drawing cards conveying possession of key fortified towns, fleets, companies of mercenary soldiers, support of bishops, and titles which increase a noble's inherent following. Players then maneuver their forces in such a way as to capture the seven members of the royal families eligible to be proclaimed King. The faction which crowns the last surviving royal piece is declared the winner.