The Mad King

The Mad King is a decision-driven political survival game set in a crumbling kingdom ruled by a dangerous and erratic monarch. You take the role of a court advisor whose daily survival depends on making smart, timely choices while balancing the needs of the state and the whims of the increasingly unstable king. It’s part political drama, part puzzle, and part dark comedy.

Decisions That Matter (Even When They Don’t Make Sense)

Each day in The Mad King presents you with a new dilemma, ranging from mundane royal requests to ethically twisted mandates. You must choose your responses carefully. Support a noble and anger the king? Side with peasants and risk rebellion? Approve the king’s bizarre request to paint the army purple? No matter what, someone will be unhappy.

Core elements of daily gameplay:

• Interactive dialogue trees with long-term consequences
• Morality system that shapes future events
• King’s sanity meter that triggers unpredictable outcomes
• Events that branch into multiple alternate futures

Balance Power, Paranoia, and Prestige

Your job isn’t just surviving the king—it’s keeping the kingdom from collapsing under poor leadership. You manage taxes, control supplies, negotiate peace, and suppress revolts. All of these must be handled while keeping your head attached. Each wrong choice brings new dangers, including public executions, torture chambers, or exile.

Strategic mechanics include:

• Resource balancing: gold, military strength, and civilian morale
• Random daily modifiers that change decision outcomes
• Advisor management: each with unique loyalties and skills

Can You Actually Win?

The Mad King doesn’t have a single path to victory. Players frequently ask if there’s a “true” ending. The truth is, winning means surviving long enough to influence the kingdom’s direction—either through diplomacy or deception. Multiple endings exist, but most are bittersweet. The king may fall, but at what cost?

The Mad King is a game of careful calculation, moral compromise, and unpredictable storytelling. It’s not about power—it’s about survival in the court of a lunatic. Your choices create the story, and your story will rarely end cleanly. For players who enjoy tension, uncertainty, and dark humor, this game delivers a unique and compelling challenge.