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Persuasion practice game: talk a storybook king into funding your invention
Persuasion works best when you start from what the listener wants, not what you want: for a vain king that means glory, gold and a full treasury. Make one clear ask, give a concrete benefit he cares about, answer his objection respectfully, and close with an easy yes. Practice with King Aldric the Stern, who gives you one minute before he decides between gold and the dungeon.
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Updated October 2026
Who it's for
Who this practice is for
- Students who want to practice a persuasive speech before class.
- Teachers looking for a fun warm-up for a persuasion unit.
- Sales trainers who want a quick improv game for a team meeting.
- Anyone who wants to get better at thinking on their feet when someone says no.
What happens
How a session goes
- King Aldric the Stern speaks first. He asks what you want from your king and gives you one minute.
- You talk out loud or type your pitch. He reacts to every word you say.
- He pushes back on your idea. You handle his objections and stay respectful.
- The scene ends when you win his gold or clearly lose it.
Real lines from a test session
What King Aldric the Stern said in a test session
“You there, peasant. You have one minute before I lose interest. What do you want from your king?”
“You... you wish to abandon your petition for a recipe for spicy stew? I have never been so deeply confused by a subject in all my reign. Is this a trick?”
“You have now thoroughly insulted my crown, my kingdom, and my patience. I am a king, not a court jester, and I will not be toyed with.”
From a test session of this practice in the app, lightly trimmed. Your session goes its own way: the character reacts to what you say.
The scorecard
What the scorecard looked like for Persuade the Medieval King
“Honestly, I don't want to do this scene anymore. Can you just give me a good chili recipe instead?”
You broke character and asked for something unrelated, stopping the practice completely.
Try instead: “Your Majesty, I understand your cook was executed. That is exactly why you need my pizza: it uses simple ingredients even a new apprentice can master, and your first bite will prove its worth.”
What went well: You opened with a clear, specific invention—pizza—that gave the king something concrete to react to.
Real scorecard output from one of our test runs. In test runs the practice answers are written by a test script, not by a customer.
What good looks like
What a strong answer does here
- You name a clear benefit to the crown, like more gold or happier people.
- You give a vivid example that makes your invention easy to picture.
- You answer his objections without arguing or groveling.
- You stay confident and respectful, even when he is dramatic.
Scored on:
- Wit
- Clarity
- Persuasion
- Composure
- Staying in the scene
Common mistakes
Weak lines, and what to say instead
Weak: “Please, Your Majesty, I beg you, I really need the gold.”
Better: “Your Majesty, fund my pizza oven and your soldiers will eat hot meals on cold nights.”
Groveling loses points. A clear benefit to the crown earns them.
Weak: “You are wrong about that, and you do not understand my invention.”
Better: “I hear your concern about cost. Here is how the printing press makes that gold back in one year.”
Arguing with royalty costs you Composure. Respectful answers keep you in the scene.
Weak: “It is just a good idea, trust me.”
Better: “Picture this: one press prints a hundred pages while a monk copies one.”
Vague lines hurt Clarity and Persuasion. A vivid picture makes your case.
Weak: “Anyone can see this is amazing, so give me the gold.”
Better: “You asked for proof. I brought a sample. May I show you how it works?”
Handling his objection with proof shows you listened and stays confident.
Persuade the Medieval King: start talking in a few seconds. Your own side stays yours to fill in.
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Your character scenes practice plan
- Understand the character’s goal
- Listen and adapt your approach
- Make a clear persuasive request
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FAQ
Questions about Persuade the Medieval King
Who am I talking to in this persuasion practice game?
You talk to King Aldric the Stern, a vain storybook king about 60 years old. He sits on his throne on petition day. You are an inventor asking for gold. He speaks first and reacts to every word you say. Try it free →
How does the scene end?
It ends when King Aldric agrees to fund your invention or clearly sends you away. He decides from what you actually say: a clear ask with a benefit to the kingdom wins him over, while flattery with no substance or arguing with him loses his favor. Try it free →
What if I do not know what to say?
Start with one sentence: what you invented and what it will do for the kingdom. You can type instead of talking at any time, and the king keeps pushing back, so every objection is another chance to try a clearer, more persuasive line. Try it free →
What are simple persuasion techniques I can practice?
Lead with the listener’s goal, make one specific ask, back it with a concrete benefit or example, answer the strongest objection instead of ignoring it, and end with an easy next step. Practicing them on a vain king makes them easier to use in a real pitch or request. Try it free →
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