King of the Hill Mechanic in Board Games
The King of the Hill mechanic is a popular concept in board games that centers around controlling a specific area or position, usually one of strategic significance on the game board. Players compete to occupy this "hill" and must maintain their supremacy over it for a set duration or until certain conditions are met.
Characteristics
- Area Control: Typically involves players placing pieces or tokens to demonstrate control.
- Competition: Generates direct player conflict and competition.
- Dynamic Play: The status of the "hill" can change frequently, leading to a fluid and strategic game state.
Example Games
- King of Tokyo: Players fight to conquer Tokyo, earning points while in control.
- Small World: Players vie for control over limited territory, which includes maintaining holds over critical regions.
- Risk: Players command armies to dominate territories, with certain areas acting as valuable positions.
Gameplay Impact
- Creates tension and conflict as players compete for the same objective.
- Encourages strategic thinking and planning to secure and hold the key area.
- Can introduce balance mechanisms, as players not in control may collaborate against the leader.
King of the Hill and Take That games
King of the Hill and Re-rolling and Locking games
King of Tokyo: Origins is a standalone game in the King of Tokyo series that's meant to serve as an entry point for new players since it's a smaller, more affordable package. The game includes four new monsters, an assortment of new power cards mixed...
King of Tokyo: Origins
$29.99
$14.11
On the 5th anniversary of the release of the best-seller by Richard Garfield, King of Tokyo gets a facelift with a new version, entirely redone by a group of artists lead by Régis Torres, who previously illustrated the Halloween expansion pack and King...
King of Tokyo (2nd Edition)
$40.95
$30.00
King of the Hill games published by Pixie Games
King of the Hill games developed by Richard Garfield
King of Tokyo (Dark Edition)
$140.00
$135.00
The legendary King of Tokyo comes to your tabletop in a limited DARK EDITION, where you can discover the dark side of giant monsters clashing. The setting is more wicked than ever, and Tokyo is the prize!King of Tokyo: DARK EDITION features a new mechanic...
positive, 82%
8 y/o +
2 to 6 players
30 minutes
Light
Dice Game
Fighting
Movies / TV / Radio theme
Dice Rolling
Die Icon Resolution
King of the Hill
Open Drafting
Family Game with King of the Hill
Moles have traveled from all over to compete in the annual Mountain Maker tournament. In this light strategy game, competitors show their skill based on how high they can pile their molehills, and by how many mountains they control. The mole that can...
Mountains Out of Molehills
$35.95
$14.00
Once upon a time, Iguana stole fire from the village and fled to the sky. To restore fire to the world, Opossum found Iguana's hiding place, lulled him to sleep, and stole the fire with her tail - or so the story goes.Use your knowledge of what cards...
Tails on Fire
$17.99
$15.99
Science Fiction themed games with King of the Hill
King of the Hill games published by Perfect Day Games
King of the Hill and Area Majority / Influence games
Place your colored cubes to control every angle in this head-scratching strategy game! Ctrl takes minutes to learn, but has enough depth to engage the whole family! Once you've taken Ctrl, you can't stop coming back for more! 1 Rulebook 1 Black Base ...
Ctrl
$24.95
$7.50
Delve deeper into the world of Root with the Underworld Expansion, which adds two new factions and a new board.Play as the:• Underground Duchy - Sway your ministers to lead a righteous expedition to the Woodland, bringing order to the unending war and...
Root: The Underworld Expansion
$50.00
$41.00
King of the Hill and Action Points games
Aristeia! is the new sports game and MOBA style by Corvus Belli that allows two players to take the role of a competition team manager in the greatest visual show of the Human Sphere.The game! will allow players to choose their team and jump into action...
Aristeia!
$30.00
In 1837, Queen Victoria begins her long reign over the United Kingdom, a country split between Liberals and Conservatives. Liberals strive for social progress, including repeal of the Corn Laws to help feed the working classes, expansion of the electorate...
Prime Minister
$85.00
$56.99
King of the Hill and Area Movement games
Small World Underground is a stand-alone game set beneath the surface of the same fun, light-hearted Small World universe of epic conquests and fallen empires. Featuring new Races and Special Powers, it also introduces a new twist to the original game...
Small World - Underground
$49.95
$32.00
Transform into a dandelion to float on a gentle breeze and plant your seeds in beautiful gardens. Roll your eleven dice and plan your movements.Land in the best gardens, blow your opponents' seeds out of your way, and try to have the most seeds in each...
Dandelions
$31.59
$15.99
