Ladies and gentlemen, step right up to witness the marvelous spectacle of Killer Queen! Hear ye, hear ye! Two teams, led by magnificent queens, shall engage in a battle to claim 7 precious jewels, equip their regal monarchs, or bring down the enemy queen!
Killer Queen, a game that emerged triumphant, receiving the prestigious Best In Fest and Most Strategic accolades at Come Out and Play 2011 in the grand city of New York. It also enthralled audiences at the Steel City Games Festival in the vibrant realm of Pittsburgh.
KILLER QUEEN RULES OF PLAY A game concocted by the ingenious minds of Joshua DeBonis and Nikita Mikros.
Overview A splendid game for approximately 20 players, suitable for all ages. Estimated duration: 15 minutes of sheer excitement.
Equipment 10 crimson pinnys 10 golden pinnys 12 foam swords (6 for each team) 2 crowns 2 shields 2 signet rings 13 emerald-green plastic buckets An abundance of “food” (colorful fun balls) to fill the buckets.
Setup The buckets shall be laden with delectable sustenance and concealed across the playing field. The players shall be divided into two teams: one adorned in red pinnys and the other bedecked in yellow pinnys. Each team shall commence at a predetermined “base,” where a vigilant referee shall oversee proceedings. The eldest lady on each team shall be anointed the esteemed “queen,” bestowed with a crown, ring, sword, and shield. The remaining players shall assume the role of diligent workers.
Victory Behold, there be three paths to triumph. The game shall promptly conclude upon the fulfillment of any victory condition.
Conquest – vanquish the opposing team’s queen Discovery – gather 7 filled buckets Economic – pay 25 food to a referee
Battle With a swift strike of thy sword, thou may slay any worker or soldier from the opposing team. When thou meet thy demise, thou shalt relinquish any food, bucket, or sword thou may bear. Raise thy arms high in the air, signifying thy defeat. Thou shalt remain out of the game until thy return to thy queen for rebirth. Any dropped items may be collected by any worker and delivered unto their queen.
Slaying Queens Should a queen be touched by a sword, the assailant must forthwith sacrifice himself, relinquishing his sword. However, he shall claim the queen’s ring, shield, or crown, returning it to his own sovereign. Upon the third strike befalling a queen, her life shall be extinguished, granting victory to the opposing team.
Rebirth Both living and deceased players possess the power to resurrect themselves by tendering 1 or 3 food to a referee, thus transforming into a worker or soldier, respectively. If they become a soldier, the referee shall bestow upon them a sword.
Newly revived players must promptly kneel on one knee before their liege. Once they receive the queen’s knighthood with her sword, they may reenter the fray.
Castes Queen Only a sole queen shall reign supreme in each team. She shall wield a sword, shield, crown, and ring, and may employ her resources to achieve an economic victory. A queen’s strike shall be the demise of the opposing queen in a single blow.
Worker (1 food) Workers may bear a solitary portion of food, a bucket, or a recovered sword at any given time. When handling recovered swords, grasp them by the blade to avoid confusion with soldiers.
Soldier (3 food) Soldiers shall brandish a sword for battling fellow players, but they may not carry food,buckets, or recovered swords. They are solely focused on the art of combat, ready to engage in thrilling skirmishes.
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