Across the seas of the tempest lies the island kingdom of Fandonia. White winds blow off the waves and fertilize the land. The people prosper. His Majesty King George, a direct descendant of the Great King whose family has ruled Fandonia throughout history, is a benevelolent Monarch. Yet even now there are those who thirst for power and plot to overthrow the King.

Down With The King is a game of intrigue and treachery in which players compete against the King and each other. Each player takes the role of a Fandonian noble. The object is to build a powerful, political faction and eventually place a member of the Royal Family, loyal only to you, on the throne.