Mantic Games – Data & Dice

The Great Pruning: Is Kings of War 4th Edition the End of Rule Creep?

By Trevor / 2026-01-16

In 2024, the data was clear: Kings of War was on a trajectory toward “Complexity Creep.” Total unique rules had […]

By Trevor / 2025-12-30

Over on the KOW Forums, I was asked: I would like to see a general overview. How many Warlords/Champions does

By Trevor / 2025-12-24

The transition to Kings of War 4th Edition has sparked a rigorous debate within the community regarding “points creep.” Early

By Trevor / 2025-12-20

The 4th Edition of Kings of War is here, and for those of us who live and breathe the data

By Trevor / 2025-11-07

Data & Dice has always been a numbers shop. Today, I’m writing about mindset. Fourth Edition is announced but not

By Trevor / 2025-09-17

Tournament Summary Note: I’m a little late getting this write-up out — I’ve been traveling for work and spending some

By Trevor / 2025-09-09

In my last post, I looked at the overall field for the UK Clash of Kings 2025; the biggest Kings

By Trevor / 2025-09-07

The UK Clash of Kings is the largest Kings of War tournament in the world. With over 200 players and

By Trevor / 2025-08-20

The Hook & The Big Reveal Ever felt like you’re just guessing when building a Kings of War list? Or that the

By Trevor / 2025-06-22

Wondering why Kings of War (KoW) might be your next favorite wargame? Whether you’re burned out on endless rulebooks or

By Trevor / 2024-11-23

Introduction In Kings of War, understanding unit efficiency is crucial for good play on the table. Leveraging the latest Clash

By Trevor / 2024-10-11

I’m thrilled and grateful to have been featured on the latest episode of Counter Charge, the premier podcast for Kings