Giveaway: win a copy of Crusader Kings 2
We have ten codes for Crusader Kings 2 to give away to our most devious readers. You'll need a ruthless streak if you're going to keep the throne in this expansive medieval strategy game. Waging war and maintaining your kingdom are important, but you'll also have to work hard to secure a healthy line of succession for your empire using favoured medieval methods, like assassination, and marriage. The trailer above provides a glimpse of the nefarious practices needed to keep your pawns in all the right places.
All you have to do to win a code is answer the following question in the comments. We'll pick out our ten favourites next week.
Crusader Kings 2 lets you use plenty of underhand tactics to undo your enemies, but what's the best way to depose a king and take charge of his kingdom?
The ten most inventive and amusing solutions will get a chance to put their plans into practice in a full copy of the game. Everyone's welcome to enter, if you live in Europe or the US, it's all gravy, so take a deep breath, channel the spirit of Machiavelli and get ready to deliver your best answer ... now!
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