Asmodee For a Crown Board Game (FC-EN01)

FC-EN01: Asmodee For a Crown is a strategy board game built around card-driven deception, shifting mercenary effects, and collecting rubies to claim the crown. The listing describes play for 2–4 players and an estimated 30-minute session, making it a compact option for groups that enjoy tactical take-that decisions.

At a glance

The listing describes mercenary cards that are recruited into a deck and used to manipulate play.
Cards revealed from a shared deck can change the situation during a turn, so players are prompted to adapt.
The stated objective is to collect rubies, with the richest player winning the crown.
The manufacturer describes varied mercenary cards and unpredictable events as sources of replay variety.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.99~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Card effects, deception and a shared reveal mechanic give players tactical choices beyond simple resource collection.
A stated 30-minute playtime may suit groups looking for a shorter strategy game session.
The listed kit includes cards, sleeves, pawns, tokens, tiles and a board for its tabletop play.

Cons

The central deception and opponent-interference mechanics may be a poor fit for players who prefer cooperative or low-conflict games.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Identity
Brand	Asmodee
Model	FC-EN01
Game type	Board Game
Genre	Strategy
Theme	Royalty

Play
Players	4
Estimated playing time	30 minutes
Recommended age	8+
Operation mode	manual

Materials and dimensions
Material	Cardboard
Dimensions listed	9 x 2.2 x 0.1 inches

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives conflicting player counts: the feature text says 2–4, while the item highlight says 3–5 and another detail field says 4. It also lists age 8+ but separately gives a manufacturer-recommended age of 0–8 months. Confirm the intended player range and age guidance for the selected edition before buying. The listed dimensions may refer to packaging rather than the assembled board.

What’s in the box

Included

62 cards
32 card sleeves
7 chests
5 pawns
1 board
1 die
115 tokens
11 tiles
1 rulebook

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Groups seeking a short strategy game with bluffing, tactical card effects and direct competition.
Players who enjoy changing plans as revealed cards alter the situation.
Families looking for a game listed for ages 8+, after confirming the contradictory age guidance.

Less suited to

Buyers needing a confirmed player count or age recommendation without checking the listing, because those details conflict.
Players looking for cooperative play or a peaceful, low-interaction game.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 27 ratings

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4 stars9%9%
3 stars7%7%
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1 star4%4%

The supplied evidence contains aggregate ratings but no written customer feedback. The distribution is mostly in the highest star category, with some lower ratings, but it does not explain what buyers liked or disliked. Treat this as limited reassurance rather than evidence about how the deception mechanics, player count or age suitability work in practice.

Frequently asked questions

How many players can play For a Crown?

The listing conflicts: one feature states 2–4 players, an item highlight says 3–5, and another field states 4. Confirm the player count for the edition being sold.

How long does a game take?

The listed estimated playing time is 30 minutes.

What is the goal of the game?

The listing describes collecting rubies, with the player who has the most at the end claiming the crown.

What comes in the box?

The stated contents are 62 cards, 32 card sleeves, 7 chests, 5 pawns, 1 board, 1 die, 115 tokens, 11 tiles and 1 rulebook.