Murder: Be the King is a fast-paced, humor-filled court stealth game where every move could put you on the throne or get you executed. You play as an ambitious assassin sneaking through the royal court, waiting for the perfect moment to stab the king from behind without alerting the guards. But the moment you succeed, everything flips: you become the new king, and now every assassin in the palace is coming for you. The game revolves around a hilarious and thrilling loop of assassin → king → assassinated, testing your timing, instincts, and reaction speed in a dangerously funny royal survival cycle.

Your ultimate goal in this game is simple: kill the king and take the crown, then survive as long as possible before another assassin does the same to you. As an assassin, you must sneak close, observe the king’s movement pattern, and strike at the perfect moment before he turns around. A mistimed attack means instant execution by the guards. Once you succeed in the assassination and become the new king, the challenge changes completely. Assassins slowly approach from behind, and you must turn around at the right time to catch them. But be careful that your turn-around attempts are limited, so timing is everything.

Controls

• As an Assassin: Hold the mouse to attempt the assassination. Timing is crucial. If the king turns around while you strike, guards will execute you instantly. Stay alert and read his movement rhythm;
• As the King: You can turn around at any time to check for assassins creeping up behind you. But your turn-around count is limited, so use each one wisely.

Weapon Shop & Crafting Rules

• Weapon Shop: Buy weird, funny, or classic weapons like scissors, spoons, shovels, and other rare items;
• Crafting System: Collect materials during gameplay to craft your own custom weapons. You need at least three different elemental materials to forge a new weapon. Each material combination creates a different weapon style and rarity.

Stamina Rule

• Each play consumes 1 Stamina point;
• Stamina recovers over time: 1 point every 10 minutes;
• If you run out of Stamina, you must wait before starting a new round.

Gameplay Flow

• Enter a round (costs 1 Stamina);
• You spawn as an assassin;
• Sneak up and assassinate the king → become the new king;
• As the king, turn around strategically to catch assassins and survive;
• The longer you survive, the higher your score and rewards;
• Collect elemental materials and items to use in the shop or crafting system.

I keep failing my assassination attempts. How can I improve?

Success is all about learning the king’s rhythm:

• The safest time for assassination is when the king’s movement slows down or looks more relaxed;
• After the king turns around, he usually won’t turn again immediately, and this is another good strike opportunity;
• Avoid clicking repeatedly because impatience often leads to mistiming;
• Play a few rounds to get used to the rhythm.

As the king, I always get assassinated. How do I survive longer?

Defense is key when you’re the king. Use your limited turn-around attempts strategically: Turn around regularly and observe suspicious assassin movements. Wait until an assassin gets close or shows signs of attacking. Good timing will increase your survival time.

What are the elemental materials got in gameplay for?

These materials are used in for crafting weapon. Each material represents a different attribute or style. A full weapon requires three different types to form.