While the King is away, the Prince will play. The Crusades have summoned
Richard the Lionheart to the Middle East. Back home in England, John Lackland
is trying to consolidate his power, recruiting the Sheriff of Nottingham to
his side. Opposing them tis Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. What will be
left of Ricahrd's Kingdom when the Crusades are over? In Richard the
Lionheart, players ally themselves either with RObin Hood or John Lackland.
They travel accross England, trying to earn Prestige points and influence the
Crusades from afar. At the end of the game, Richard will return to what's left
of his Kingdom. If he returns at all. The player who has earned the most
Prestige is declared the winner.