Gameplay Features
1. Swipe-to-Rule Mechanic
- Card-Based Decisions: Each turn presents a dilemma (e.g., "Tax the peasants?" or "Start a holy war?").
- Swipe Right = Yes
- Swipe Left = No
- Four Pillars of Power: Balance the demands of:
- Church (faith)
- Military (strength)
- People (popularity)
- Treasury (wealth)
- Consequences: Let any meter hit zero or max—you die (e.g., assassinated, overthrown, bankrupt).
2. Dynamic Storytelling
- Procedural Narrative: Events adapt to your choices, creating emergent storylines.
- Multiple Endings: Unlock absurd deaths (e.g., eaten by a horse, killed by a dancing bear).
- Hidden Quests: Discover secret events like alchemy, demon pacts, or time travel.
3. Unlockable Dynasties
- Play as different rulers across eras, each with unique traits:
- The King (vanilla)
- The Queen (Reigns: Her Majesty)
- Sci-Fi Rulers (Reigns: Beyond)
4. Aesthetic & Tone
- Minimalist Art: Stark, medieval manuscript-style visuals.
- Dark Humor: Witty, often morbid writing (e.g., "The peasants revolt. You behead them. The harvest is poor this year.").
- Haunting Soundtrack: Acoustic guitar melodies underscore the absurdity.
Why Play Reigns?
✅ Addictive Gameplay: Quick 5–10 minute sessions with high replayability.
✅ Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Simple mechanics hide deep strategic trade-offs.
✅ Darkly Funny: A satirical take on power and history.
Spin-Offs & Expansions
- Reigns: Her Majesty (2017): Play as a queen with new items and mechanics.
- Reigns: Beyond (2020): Rule a space rock band in a sci-fi setting.
- Reigns: Three Kingdoms (2022): Chinese history-themed adaptation.
