King's Orders

A medieval strategy game about a ruler managing armies and cities across a map of Europe, seeking to expand their lands and alter the course of historical events. Scenarios include the Hundred Years’ War, the Polish–Lithuanian–Teutonic War and the Reconquista, with the outcome of battles shaped by the player’s decisions.

Orders reach the generals by letter, carried by messengers whose journeys take time and may end in interception or loss. Generals act on the instructions they receive and send reports back along the same dangerous routes, so the course of battles must be judged from the information delivered. Captured cities and luxury goods bring in gold, which can be spent on troops or fortifications; decisions affect the economy and may provoke rebellion. The loyalty and morale of the generals also require attention.