Kingdom Magic

Roles for one version of this variation, from MTGSalvation

I meant to post this on 31 August, but I forgot. So I'm doing it now and retroactively putting that date on it, satisfying my self-imposed obsession to post 4 times per month.

Today's thoughts are on another Magic format- Kingdom Magic. Per this website, this format is like Commander Magic (100-card decks, start with 40 life, singleton) except:

- it is for exactly 5 players

- each player has a role with a corresponding win condition:

• King: the only role known to others at the start. Goes first, starts with 50 life, and wins by surviving.
• Knight: wins if the king is alive at the end (doesn't matter if the knight is alive according to some sources, though others say he must survive too).
• Bandit 1: win if the king dies and they are alive at the end.
• Bandit 2: win if the king dies and they are alive at the end.
• Assassin: win if everyone else is dead.

I've seen different names for this format (like here)- called 'Bang EDH,' with different names for the above roles, but the same concept in principle. And here is yet another variation, with some more nuances/rules to the above roles.

The variations mentioned tell me that this format is unregulated and casual. I've never played it, but it sounds like a lot of fun- effectively adding a 'hidden role' game twist to Magic. I hope to check it out soon.