King's Breakfast
3–5 players • 15 min • ages 7+ • Abacus • 2003
- Publisher
- Abacus · Rio Grande Games · 999 Games
- First published
- 2003
- Players
- 3–5 players
- Playing time
- 15 min
- Age
- 7+
- Genre
- Card game
How it plays
King's Breakfast plays 3–5 players, takes about 15 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 7 and up.
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Where it came from
King's Breakfast, designed by Heinz Meister and published by Abacus in 2003, emerged during a period when the German publisher was known for focusing on family-oriented, accessible tabletop games. The game is themed around a royal morning routine, challenging players to navigate the whimsical demands of the King as he gathers his breakfast. Its design aims to balance lighthearted strategy with the distinct, colorful aesthetic that characterized the Abacus catalog at the turn of the century.
The game is widely recognized for its approachable mechanics and its integration of thematic narrative elements into a simple board game structure. While it did not reach the global ubiquity of some other Abacus titles from that era, it was received as a charming addition to the publisher's repertoire, appealing specifically to collectors who value traditional, family-centered German game design from the early 2000s.
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About King's Breakfast
King's Breakfast is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 3–5 players • 15 min • ages 7+ • Abacus • 2003. It's filed under card game. The catalog entry lists set collection as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play King's Breakfast?
King's Breakfast is a board game for 3–5 players, running about 15 minutes, filed under card game. The catalog entry lists set collection as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is King's Breakfast for?
King's Breakfast is built for 3–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does King's Breakfast take to play?
A game of King's Breakfast is listed at about 15 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is King's Breakfast for?
King's Breakfast lists a minimum age of 7. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes King's Breakfast?
King's Breakfast is published by Abacus, Rio Grande Games and 999 Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2003.
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